Volkswagen Polo Vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 5.98 Lakh

₹ 5.64 Lakh

Overview

Volkswagen Polo Vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the Polo Vs Baleno on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2020. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.

Polo Vs Baleno – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom, New Delhi price of the Petrol Volkswagen Polo starts at ₹ 5.98 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 9.67 Lakh for the fully-loaded Petrol model. On the other hand, the price of the base Petrol version of the Maruti Suzuki Baleno starts at ₹ 5.64 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 8.96 Lakh for range topping Petrol model. The base Diesel model of the Maruti Suzuki Baleno costs ₹ 6.69 Lakh, whereas the Diesel top-end of Maruti Suzuki Baleno comes with a price tag of ₹ 8.68 Lakh.

Key Features	Volkswagen Polo	Maruti Suzuki Baleno
Price	₹ 5.98 Lakh	₹ 5.64 Lakh
Mileage	17.75 Kmpl	21.40 Kmpl
Power	75 bhp	82 bhp
Engine	999 CC	1197 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Polo Vs Baleno – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Volkswagen Polo base Petrol engine returns 18 Kmpl. The Maruti Suzuki Baleno base Petrol returns 21 Kmpl, whereas its base Diesel counterpart gives 27 Kmpl of fuel efficiency.

Polo Vs Baleno – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Volkswagen Polo gets 2 Petrol 75, 109 bhp engines, whereas the Maruti Suzuki Baleno comes in 2 Petrol 82, 89 bhp engines and 74 bhp Diesel engine.

Engine

Engine Type	1.0L MPI Engine, 3-Cylinder In-line	1.2L VVT Petrol
Displacement (CC)	999 CC	1197 CC
No Of Cylinder	3	4
Power	75 bhp@6200 rpm	82 bhp@6000 rpm
Torque	95 Nm@2950-3800 rpm	113 Nm@4200 rpm
Drive Train	FWD	FWD
Emission Standard	BS VI	BS VI

Dimensions

Length	3971 mm	3995 mm
Width	1682 mm	1745 mm
Height	1469 mm	1510 mm
Wheelbase	2469 mm	2520 mm
Ground Clearance	165 mm	170 mm
Boot Space	295 L	339 L
Kerb Weight	1015 Kg	865 Kg
Gross Weight	1500 Kg	1340 Kg
Front Track	1460 mm	N/A
Rear Track	1456 mm	N/A
Minimum Turning Radius	4.97 m	4.90 m
No. Of Doors	5	5
Seating Capacity	5	5

Transmission

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

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Type	Steel Wheel	Steel Wheel With Center Cap
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre Size	175/70 R14	185/65 R15
Rear Tyre Size	175/70 R14	185/65 R15

Braking System

Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum

Suspension

Front Suspension	McPherson Strut With Stabiliser Bar	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Semi-independent Trailing Arm	Torsion Beam

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage City	N/A	N/A
Mileage Highway	N/A	N/A
Mileage	17.75 Kmpl	21.40 Kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity	45.0	37.0

Steering

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

Performance

Performance 0 To 100 Kmph	10.5 seconds	N/A
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
Dual Front Airbags
Grille
Height-adjustable head restraints, front and rear
Interior
L-shaped rear head restraints

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner
Heater
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	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	Fabric
Front Cup Holders
Keyless Entry
Climate Control
Digital clock and fuel gauge
Dust and pollen filter
Front intermittent wipers - 4-step variable speed setting
Outside rear-view mirrors, manually adjustable

Lights

Light Type	Halogen	Conventional
Front Fog Lamps
Rear Fog Lamps
High-Mounted Stop Lamp

Instrumentation & Communication

Distance To Empty
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator
Seat Belt Warning
Low Fuel Warning
Door Ajar Warning
GPS Navigation

Entertainment

Music System
CD/DVD Player
Speakers
Internal Memory
Radio
USB Support
Bluetooth Support

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