Maruti Suzuki Baleno Vs Kia Seltos comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 5.9 Lakh

₹ 9.89 Lakh

Overview

Maruti Suzuki Baleno Vs Kia Seltos Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the Baleno Vs Seltos on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2021. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.

Baleno Vs Seltos – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol Maruti Suzuki Baleno in New Delhi starts at ₹ 5.9 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 9.1 Lakh for the fully-loaded Petrol model. On the other hand, Kia Seltos price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 9.89 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 17.49 Lakh for range topping Petrol model. The base Diesel model of the Kia Seltos costs ₹ 10.34 Lakh, whereas the Diesel top-end of Kia Seltos comes with a price tag of ₹ 17.65 Lakh.

Summary	Maruti Suzuki Baleno	Kia Seltos
Price	₹ 5.9 Lakh	₹ 9.89 Lakh
Manufacturer	Maruti Suzuki	Kia
Body Type	Hatchback	SUV
Mileage	21.40 Km/l	16.50 Km/l
Power	82 bhp	113 bhp
Engine	1197 CC	1497 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Baleno Vs Seltos – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno base Petrol engine returns 21 Km/l. The Kia Seltos base Petrol returns 16 Km/l, whereas its base Diesel counterpart gives 18 Km/l of fuel efficiency.

Baleno Vs Seltos – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno gets 2 Petrol 82, 89 bhp engines, whereas the Kia Seltos comes in 2 Petrol 113, 138 bhp engines and 113 bhp Diesel engine.

Engine

Engine Type	1.2L VVT Petrol	1.5 Petrol Engine
Displacement (CC)	1197 CC	1497 CC
No Of Cylinder	4	4
Power	82 bhp@6000 rpm	113 bhp@6300 rpm
Torque	113 Nm@4200 rpm	144 Nm@4500 rpm
Drive Train	FWD	2WD
Emission Standard	BS VI	N/A

Dimensions

Length	3995 mm	4315 mm
Width	1745 mm	1800 mm
Height	1510 mm	1645 mm
Wheelbase	2520 mm	2610 mm
Ground Clearance	170 mm	190 mm
Boot Space	339 L	433 L
Kerb Weight	865 Kg	N/A
Gross Weight	1340 Kg	N/A
Front Track	N/A	N/A
Rear Track	N/A	N/A
Minimum Turning Radius	4.90 m	N/A
No. Of Doors	5	5
Seating Capacity	5	5

Transmission

No. of gears	5	6
Clutch Type	N/A	N/A

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Type	Steel Wheel With Center Cap	Steel Wheels
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre Size	185/65 R15	205 / 65 R16
Rear Tyre Size	185/65 R15	205 / 65 R16

Braking System

Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum

Suspension

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut With Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) With Coil Spring

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage City	N/A	N/A
Mileage Highway	N/A	N/A
Mileage	21.40 Km/l	16.50 Km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity	37.0	50.0

Steering

Power Steering
Steering Type	Electric, Rack & Pinion Type	Electric Power Steering
Adjustable Power Steering

Performance

Performance 0 To 100 Kmph	N/A	9.7 seconds
Max Speed	N/A	N/A

Safety & Security

Airbags
Passenger Airbags
Side Airbags
ABS
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Brake Assist
Hill Assist
Electronic Stability Program
Tractional Control
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Child Safety Lock
Power Door Lock
Automatic Headlamps
Cornering Lights
Turn Indicators On ORVM
Rear Wiper
Rain Sensing Wipers
Headlight Washers
Headlamp Beam Adjuster
ABS with EBD		-
Anti Pinch Driver Power Window		-
Dual Front Airbags		-
Front Seatbelt With PT/FL		-
Grille		-
Interactive TFT Multiinfo Display		-
Interior		-
Overspeed Alert		-
Speed Dependent Auto Door Locks		-
Tilt & Telescopic Steering		-
Total Effective Control Technology (Tech)		-
Anti-Pinch Driver-Side Power Window	-
Front Seat Belt with Pre-Tensioners & Force Limiters	-
Idle Alert	-
Side Impact Protection Beam	-
SOS emergency call function	-
Speed Alert	-
Speed-Sensitive Auto Door Lock	-

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner		Manual
Heater
Steering Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio
Paddle Shift
Cruise Control
Power Outlets 12V
Rear Parking Sensor
Rear Parking Camera
Electrically Adjustable Rear View Mirror
Push Start Stop Button
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Lumbar Support
Front Armrest
Rear Armrest
Upholstery	Fabric	Premium Fabric
Front Cup Holders
Keyless Entry
Climate Control
Driver Footrest
Integrated Rear Neck Rest		-
Power Windows - Front & Rear		-
Tinted Glass (Windows & Tailgate Glass		-
Al Voice Command	-
Auto/manual Vehicle diagnostics Alert	-
Cable Type Fuel Tank Opener	-
Centre Roof Cabin Lamp	-
Driver & Co-Driver Seatback Pocket with Hook-on Driver Seatback	-
Driver Sunvisor with Ticket Holder	-
Electromagnetic Back Door Opening with Request Switch	-
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) Standard	-
Front & Rear Adjustable Headrest	-
Rear AC	-
Rear Seat Flip & Fold Function	-
Remote Door Look / Unlock	-
Remote Engine Start/Stop	-
Remote Horn / Light	-
Remote Smart Pyre Air ON	-
Upper Glove Box	-

Lights

Light Type	Conventional	LED
Front Fog Lamps
Rear Fog Lamps
Follw me home headlamps	-

Instrumentation & Communication

Distance To Empty
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator
Seat Belt Warning
Low Fuel Warning
Door Ajar Warning
GPS Navigation
Segmented DIS Display 6.35 cm		-
Find My Car	-
Fuel Level Information	-
Live Car Tracking	-
Shark Fin Antenna	-
Stolen Vehicle Notification	-

Entertainment

Music System
CD/DVD Player
Speakers		-
Internal Memory
Radio
USB Support
Bluetooth Support
ConnectNext 17.78cm Touchscreen System By HarmanTM		-
Smart Playcast		-

Reviews

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