Head to head
Hyundai Grand i10 Nios vs Maruti Baleno
Mileage, price and running cost compared. The Maruti Baleno is the cheapest of these to run at ₹3.13 per kilometre.
Hyundai Grand i10 Nios
Compact Hatchback
₹5.98 – ₹8.60 Lakh
Maruti Baleno
Premium Hatchback
₹6.66 – ₹9.88 Lakh
Full comparison table
| Specification | Hyundai Grand i10 Nios | Maruti Baleno |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹5.98 – ₹8.60 Lakh | ₹6.66 – ₹9.88 Lakh |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | Compact Hatchback | Premium Hatchback |
| Seating | 5 seater | 5 seater |
| ARAI mileage (best) | 27.0km/kg | 30.6km/kg |
| Real-world mileage (best) | 21.5km/kg | 24.0km/kg |
| Cost per km (Delhi prices) | ₹3.49 | ₹3.13 |
| Fuel options | PetrolCNG | PetrolCNG |
| Engine | 1197 cc · 82 bhp | 1197 cc · 88 bhp |
| Transmissions | Manual, AMT | Manual, AMT |
| Tank / battery | 37 L | 37 L |
| Kerb weight | 920 kg | 940 kg |
| Boot space | 260 L | 318 L |
| Launched | 2023 | 2022 |
Variant-wise mileage
Hyundai Grand i10 Nios
| Era / Magna / Sportz MTPetrol · Manual | 20.7 ARAI | 15.4km/l |
| Magna / Sportz AMTPetrol · AMT | 20.6 ARAI | 15.0km/l |
| Magna / Sportz CNGCNG · Manual | 27.0 ARAI | 21.5km/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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Hyundai Grand i10 Nios vs Maruti Baleno — frequently asked questions
Which gives better mileage, the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios or the Maruti Baleno?
The Maruti Baleno is the more fuel-efficient of the two, returning around 24 km/kg in real-world conditions versus 21.5 km/kg for the Grand i10 Nios.
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.
Hyundai Grand i10 Nios vs Maruti Baleno — 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.