Head to head
Maruti Ignis vs Maruti Baleno
Mileage, price and running cost compared. The Maruti Baleno is the cheapest of these to run at ₹3.13 per kilometre.
Maruti Ignis
Micro SUV
₹5.85 – ₹8.12 Lakh
Maruti Baleno
Premium Hatchback
₹6.66 – ₹9.88 Lakh
Full comparison table
| Specification | Maruti Ignis | Maruti Baleno |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹5.85 – ₹8.12 Lakh | ₹6.66 – ₹9.88 Lakh |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | Micro SUV | Premium Hatchback |
| Seating | 5 seater | 5 seater |
| ARAI mileage (best) | 20.9km/l | 30.6km/kg |
| Real-world mileage (best) | 16.5km/l | 24.0km/kg |
| Cost per km (Delhi prices) | ₹5.74 | ₹3.13 |
| Fuel options | Petrol | PetrolCNG |
| Engine | 1197 cc · 82 bhp | 1197 cc · 88 bhp |
| Transmissions | Manual, AMT | Manual, AMT |
| Tank / battery | 32 L | 37 L |
| Kerb weight | 865 kg | 940 kg |
| Boot space | 260 L | 318 L |
| Launched | 2020 | 2022 |
Variant-wise mileage
Maruti Ignis
| Sigma / Delta / Zeta MTPetrol · Manual | 20.9 ARAI | 16.2km/l |
| Delta / Zeta / Alpha AMTPetrol · AMT | 20.9 ARAI | 16.5km/l |
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 Ignis vs Maruti Baleno — frequently asked questions
Which gives better mileage, the Maruti Ignis 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 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 Ignis 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.