Maruti Baleno facelift vs Tata Altroz: Price, mileage, engine — which hatchback packs more features

The 2026 Maruti Suzuki Baleno facelift has been launched with a starting price of ₹6.10 lakh (ex-showroom), a new petrol engine and Level 2 ADAS. The Tata Altroz is priced from ₹6.30 lakh and offers petrol, CNG and diesel engine options.

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Here is a detailed comparison of Maruti Baleno Facelift vs Tata Altroz.
Here is a detailed comparison of Maruti Baleno Facelift vs Tata Altroz.

Maruti Suzuki launched the facelifted Baleno in India earlier this month, introducing a new petrol engine, updated features and enhanced safety technology. The hatchback now offers Level 2 ADAS, along with added luxuries such as a cooled wireless charger and ventilated front seats.

The Tata Altroz remains a key player in the segment, available in petrol, CNG and diesel variants. Here is a comparison of the two hatchbacks across price, dimensions, engines, features and safety equipment.

Maruti Baleno facelift vs Tata Altroz: Price

The new Maruti Suzuki Baleno facelift will be priced from ₹6.10 lakh (ex-showroom). This is the first-rate cost and will only be offered for a limited time. Tata Altroz is available from ₹6.30 lakh to up to ₹10.77 lakh (ex-showroom).

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Maruti Suzuki Baleno Facelift.

Maruti Baleno facelift vs Tata Altroz: Dimensions and boot space

The Baleno facelift has a length of 3,990mm, a width of 1,745mm and a height of 1,500mm. It has a 2,520 mm wheelbase and a 318-litre boot.

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The Altroz is also 3,990 mm long but is 1,755mm wide and 1,523mm tall. It has a wheelbase of 2501 mm. The Tata hatchback has a boot space of 345 litres and a ground clearance of 165 mm.

Maruti Baleno facelift vs Tata Altroz: Engine and gearbox options

The Baleno facelift gets a 1.2-litre, three-cylinder naturally aspirated Z12E petrol engine. Equipped with 83 bhp and 112 Nm of torque. The five-speed manual and five-speed AMT are the transmission options. The CNG version is also available factory-fitted.

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TATA Altroz's granite black interior theme.

The Altroz comes in three different powertrain variants. The petrol model produces 87 bhp and 115 Nm, whereas the iCNG version produces 72 bhp and 103 Nm. The 1.5-litre Revotorq diesel engine delivers 90 bhp and 200 Nm of torque.

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Maruti Baleno facelift vs Tata Altroz: Features on offer

The Baleno facelift is equipped with ventilated front seats, a wireless phone charger equipped with cooling, a Clarion sound system and a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It also includes a head-up display and a USB charging port.

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Maruti Suzuki Baleno enigmatic teal green.

The Altroz comes with a larger 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 10.25-inch digital driver's display. It also features a wireless smartphone connection, a voice-activated electric sunroof, automatic climate control, cruise control and rear AC vents.

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Maruti Baleno facelift vs Tata Altroz: Safety features

The Baleno facelift brings a major safety update. It's standard, fitted with a 360-degree camera, TPMS, six airbags and Level 2 ADAS.

The Altroz also comes standard with six airbags. It is fitted with a 360-degree camera, E.S.P., ABS with EBD and ISOFIX child-seat mounts.

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