Head to head
Maruti Baleno vs Maruti Ignis
Mileage, price and running cost compared. The Maruti Baleno is the cheapest of these to run at ₹3.13 per kilometre.
Maruti Baleno
Premium Hatchback
₹6.66 – ₹9.88 Lakh
Maruti Ignis
Micro SUV
₹5.85 – ₹8.12 Lakh
Full comparison table
| Specification | Maruti Baleno | Maruti Ignis |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹6.66 – ₹9.88 Lakh | ₹5.85 – ₹8.12 Lakh |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | Premium Hatchback | Micro SUV |
| Seating | 5 seater | 5 seater |
| ARAI mileage (best) | 30.6km/kg | 20.9km/l |
| Real-world mileage (best) | 24.0km/kg | 16.5km/l |
| Cost per km (Delhi prices) | ₹3.13 | ₹5.74 |
| Fuel options | PetrolCNG | Petrol |
| Engine | 1197 cc · 88 bhp | 1197 cc · 82 bhp |
| Transmissions | Manual, AMT | Manual, AMT |
| Tank / battery | 37 L | 32 L |
| Kerb weight | 940 kg | 865 kg |
| Boot space | 318 L | 260 L |
| Launched | 2022 | 2020 |
Variant-wise mileage
Maruti Baleno
| Sigma / Delta / Zeta MTPetrol · Manual | 22.4 ARAI | 17.4km/l |
| Delta / Zeta AMTPetrol · AMT | 22.9 ARAI | 18.1km/l |
| Delta CNGCNG · Manual | 30.6 ARAI | 24.0km/kg |
Maruti Ignis
| Sigma / Delta / Zeta MTPetrol · Manual | 20.9 ARAI | 16.2km/l |
| Delta / Zeta / Alpha AMTPetrol · AMT | 20.9 ARAI | 16.5km/l |
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Maruti Baleno vs Maruti Ignis — frequently asked questions
Which gives better mileage, the Maruti Baleno or the Maruti Ignis?
The Maruti Baleno is the more fuel-efficient of the two, returning around 24 km/kg in real-world conditions versus 16.5 km/l for the Ignis.
Which is cheaper to run per kilometre?
At Delhi fuel prices, the Maruti Baleno costs about ₹3.13 per kilometre in its most efficient form, which is the lowest of this group. Over 15,000 km a year the difference compounds into a meaningful number, so run your own distance through the fuel cost calculator.
Maruti Baleno vs Maruti Ignis — which should I buy?
If fuel cost is the deciding factor, the Maruti Baleno wins. If you weigh space, price and segment differently, compare the full specification table on this page and then read each car's individual mileage page for variant-level detail.