Head to head
Maruti Dzire vs Maruti Baleno
Mileage, price and running cost compared. The Maruti Dzire is the cheapest of these to run at ₹2.83 per kilometre.
Maruti Dzire
Compact Sedan
₹6.84 – ₹10.19 Lakh
Maruti Baleno
Premium Hatchback
₹6.66 – ₹9.88 Lakh
Full comparison table
| Specification | Maruti Dzire | Maruti Baleno |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹6.84 – ₹10.19 Lakh | ₹6.66 – ₹9.88 Lakh |
| Body type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Segment | Compact Sedan | Premium Hatchback |
| Seating | 5 seater | 5 seater |
| ARAI mileage (best) | 33.7km/kg | 30.6km/kg |
| Real-world mileage (best) | 26.5km/kg | 24.0km/kg |
| Cost per km (Delhi prices) | ₹2.83 | ₹3.13 |
| Fuel options | PetrolCNG | PetrolCNG |
| Engine | 1197 cc · 80 bhp | 1197 cc · 88 bhp |
| Transmissions | Manual, AMT | Manual, AMT |
| Tank / battery | 37 L | 37 L |
| Kerb weight | 940 kg | 940 kg |
| Boot space | 382 L | 318 L |
| Launched | 2024 | 2022 |
Variant-wise mileage
Maruti Dzire
| LXi / VXi / ZXi MTPetrol · Manual | 24.8 ARAI | 18.8km/l |
| VXi / ZXi AMTPetrol · AMT | 25.7 ARAI | 19.6km/l |
| VXi / ZXi CNGCNG · Manual | 33.7 ARAI | 26.5km/kg |
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 |
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Maruti Dzire vs Maruti Baleno — frequently asked questions
Which gives better mileage, the Maruti Dzire or the Maruti Baleno?
The Maruti Dzire is the more fuel-efficient of the two, returning around 26.5 km/kg in real-world conditions versus 24 km/kg for the Baleno.
Which is cheaper to run per kilometre?
At Delhi fuel prices, the Maruti Dzire costs about ₹2.83 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 Dzire vs Maruti Baleno — which should I buy?
If fuel cost is the deciding factor, the Maruti Dzire 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.