Which car is more suitable in New Delhi, New Delhi: Tata Altroz vs Maruti Baleno?

You can compare Tata Altroz vs Maruti Baleno in New Delhi, New Delhi on CarWyapar by on-road price, key specifications, mileage, colours, expert opinions and ownership FAQs before shortlisting the better fit.

What is the price difference between Tata Altroz vs Maruti Baleno in New Delhi, New Delhi?

Tata Altroz Smart is priced at ₹ 7.01 Lakh and Maruti Baleno Sigma is priced at ₹ 6.48 Lakh on CarWyapar.

Does CarWyapar compare Tata Altroz vs Maruti Baleno by specs and features?

Yes. CarWyapar compare pages surface prices, dimensions, engine specs, mileage, safety and convenience features side by side for faster decision-making.

Let's compare Tata Altroz Smart vs Maruti Baleno Sigma

Compare Tata Altroz Smart vs Maruti Baleno Sigma price, specifications, mileage, features and performance to find the best car for you.

Tata Altroz

Maruti Baleno

Here is a detailed comparison of price:

Tata Altroz Smart

Price

₹ 7.01 Lakh

On-Road Price New Delhi

EMI

₹ 12,938/month

Maruti Baleno Sigma

Price

₹ 6.48 Lakh

On-Road Price New Delhi

EMI

₹ 11,960/month

From the above comparison, we can conclude that Maruti Baleno feels light on the pocket compared to Tata Altroz by ₹52,968.

Dimensions & Seating

Hatchback

3990 mm

1755 mm +10

1745 mm

1523 mm +23

1500 mm

2501 mm

2520 mm +19

165 mm

170 mm +5

37 Liters

345 Liters +27

318 Liters

Engine & Transmission

Petrol

19.33 Km/l

22.35 Km/l +3.02

715 Kms

826 Kms +111

1.2 Revotron

1.2 L K Series

Mild Hybrid

Bs Vi

4 +1

1199 cc +2

1197 cc

87 bhp @ 6000 rpm

88.50 bhp @ 6000 rpm +1.5

115 Nm @ 3250 rpm +2

113 Nm @ 4400 rpm

5-MT

FWD

165

180 +15

Steering and Suspension

Yes

5 +0.15

4.85

Independent MacPherson Dual Path Strut

McPherson Strut

Twist Beam with Coil Spring and Shock Absorber

Torsion Beam

Disc

Drum

Safety & Security

Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Front And Rear

Manual

Yes

Automatic

Yes

Interior Features

Fabric

Yes

Exterior Features

Steel Rims

185 / 60 R16

185 / 65 R15

Projector

Halogen

Manual

Infotainment & Telematics

Yes

Digital

Analogue-Digital

Connectivity & Internet

Yes

Tata Altroz Vs Maruti Baleno Colors

Royal Blue

Opulent Red

Royal Blue

Opulent Red

Tata Altroz Vs Maruti Baleno Expert Opinions

Design and Aesthetics

Features and Specifications

After Sales Support

Brand Value

Resale Value

Likes

90-Degree Doors
Usable CNG Boot (in CNG Variants)
Great Music System

Dislikes

Underpowered 1.2L Petrol
Occasional Tech Bugs

Design and Aesthetics

Features and Specifications

After Sales Support

Brand Value

Resale Value

Likes

Feature-rich Upper variants
Spacious Cabin
Ultra Low Maintenance
Good Safety from Base Variants

Dislikes

A bit rough AMT
No Turbo Variants
No Sunroof Variants

Tata Altroz Vs Maruti Baleno FAQs

The ex-showroom price of the Tata Altroz generally ranges from ₹6.89 Lakh to ₹11.49 Lakh. The on-road price will be higher and varies based on your city, chosen variant, RTO charges, insurance, and other taxes.

The Tata Altroz is offered with three main engine options: • 1.2L Revotron Petrol (Naturally Aspirated) • 1.2L iCNG (Bi-fuel) • 1.5L Revotorq Diesel

Yes, the petrol variant is available with both a 5-speed Manual Transmission (MT) and a 6-speed Dual Clutch Automatic (DCA). The CNG and Diesel variants are typically offered with a Manual Transmission.

Yes, the Tata Altroz is available with an iCNG variant that features Tata's twin-cylinder technology for better boot space management.

The top variants are typically the Accomplished Plus S or equivalent trims, often featuring the DCA automatic transmission or the iTurbo engine (if available in the current lineup).

The Tata Altroz has achieved an excellent safety rating: • 5-Star Rating for Adult Occupant Protection from Global NCAP (tested with dual airbags). • It has also secured a 5-Star Safety Rating from Bharat NCAP (tested with standard 6 airbags).

The Tata Altroz is now offered with 6 Airbags as standard across the range.

Baleno comes with a 5-speed manual (MT) gearbox and an AMT (Automated Manual Transmission). It does not offer a torque converter or CVT in the current facelift version. AMT is not quite an AT, but it gives automatic-like ease without the full cost or complexity.

If you drive in stop-start traffic (markets, small towns, dense suburbs), AMT helps avoid constant clutch work. Compared to older CVT/auto models, the AMT in Baleno is more fuel efficient (22.94 kmpl vs older CVT) because it’s simpler and lighter. You will feel some jerks during gear shifts, particularly from 1 ⇢ 2 or when accelerating hard, but for everyday driving it reduces fatigue.

AMT works by automating a manual gearbox’s clutch and gears, so shifts aren’t as smooth or fast as a torque converter or DCT/AT, but AMT costs less, has lower maintenance, better fuel efficiency, and is simpler mechanically. Full AT gives smoother transitions, better for overtakes and steep hill starts, but at higher price and running cost.

Baleno S-CNG delivers about 30.61 km per kg of CNG, which is much cheaper per km than petrol. It uses the same 1.2-litre DualJet petrol engine, but in CNG mode, power output drops a bit (from ~90 PS / 113 Nm in petrol to ~77.5 PS / 98.5 Nm). The CNG variant is only offered with the manual gearbox, so more driver involvement but much cheaper fuel bills. Boot space reduces because the CNG tank takes up part of the boot.

Baleno is ideal for first-time car buyers, families with 1-2 kids, people commuting in cities or small towns where parking is tight, fuel cost matters, but you still want style, gadgets, comfort. Over compact SUVs, Baleno gives lower running cost, better mileage, easier parking, lower height (less wind noise), and often better drive feel for city roads.

Some detractors say Baleno feels light or less “solid” than SUVs or heavier hatchbacks — meaning body panels might flex more, noise insulation less, crash safety may feel less at high impacts. While Baleno has modern safety features, it doesn’t have the same rugged feel or perceived invincibility people associate with SUVs. But for daily driving in urban/Tier-2 areas, many users accept these tradeoffs for lower cost and better fuel economy. Still Baleno has 4 Star Bharat N-Cap Rating and it is pretty safe enough.

The petrol manual gives ~ 22.35 kmpl according to ARAI, AMT gives ~ 22.94 kmpl. The CNG version claims 30.61 km/kg.

Assuming petrol price ~ ₹102/L: • Petrol Manual at 22.35 kmpl → cost ≈ ₹4.57 / km • Petrol AMT at 22.94 kmpl → cost ≈ ₹4.45 / km If you drive 12,000 km / yr, petrol manual fuel cost ~ ₹54,840/year, AMT ~ ₹53,400/year. Over 5 years fuel cost would be ~ ₹2,70,000–₹2,75,000. CNG variant: assume CNG price ~ ₹90/kg and mileage 30.61 km/kg → cost ≈ ₹2.94 / km. Over 12,000 km/year that’s ~ ₹35,300/year, 5-year ≈ ₹1,76,500, large savings if you habitually drive many kms. Also service cost of service intervals common with Baleno petrol, slight extra on CNG specific items.

Baleno length ~ 3,990 mm, width ~ 1,745 mm, height ~ 1,500 mm, wheelbase ~ 2,520 mm. Boot space ~ 318 litres in petrol version. With the CNG version, boot space reduces a bit due to the CNG tank. Overall, it is easier to park in Tier-2/3 town lanes, garages, narrow streets; still enough luggage for 2-3 medium suitcases + daily grocery or small travel.

Baleno matters because it fills the sweet spot: premium features + smart tech (LED lights, connected car features, good interiors) + fuel efficiency + relatively low price. For buyers who can’t stretch to SUVs, Baleno offers many of the benefits without the compromises like size, higher fuel bills, higher insurance, etc. It’s often seen as a car that gives maximum value for money in its segment.

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