Maruti Suzuki Swift vs Baleno — Should You Pay That Extra 16,000?

The Maruti Suzuki Baleno has been doing quite well for the Indian automaker. With the introduction of the new generation of the 2024 Maruti Suzuki Swift, buyers now have an option of two closely priced Maruti hatchbacks in India that offer a practical, feature-rich and reliable package. With a price difference of just Rs 16,000 between the base models of the Baleno and the Swift, the competition gets even more intense. Should you pick the sporty new Swift or the premium Baleno? Here is a detailed 2024 Maruti Swift vs Baleno comparison that will help you make a better decision while buying your new car in 2024.

Maruti Suzuki Swift vs Baleno - Which One Looks Better?

The Baleno has a curvy design all throughout the body, while the Swift looks more peppy and eager. Furthermore, the Baleno not only looks bigger than its sibling but it is, in fact, larger than the Swift in all dimensions except the height. The Baleno also has a longer wheelbase and offers more space on the inside too. The new 2024 Swift, on the other hand, boasts a more youthful styling and with the launch of the new fourth-gen model, gets the most modern bells and whistles including LED projector lights and dual-tone machine cut. 

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Maruti Suzuki Swift vs Baleno - Engine, Gearbox and Performance

Maruti Baleno comes with Maruti Suzuki’s 1.2-litre K-series engine, which produces 89bhp and 113Nm of maximum torque. The Swift however is offered with the all-new Z12E, three-cylinder unit instead, which makes marginally less power and torque than the former but is claimed to deliver better driveability and acceleration. Both the hatchbacks come with two transmission options — a 5-speed manual and a 5-speed AMT. The Maruti Baleno also gets a factory-fitted CNG option, which is missing on the Maruti Suzuki Swift as of now. The Maruti Baleno CNG variant makes 76bhp and 98.5Nm of torque when run on CNG.

Maruti Suzuki Swift vs Baleno Price Comparison

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Verdict — Which One Should You Buy?

The Swift has always been the enthusiast’s hatch, while the Baleno is a good family car, offering a more balanced package. The new Swift, however, lacks on the performance front, which is unfortunate. The Baleno is a larger and more practical car, while the Swift offers better fuel efficiency. The new Z12E, which sooner or later will be replacing the K12C in India, boasts a better low-end grunt and acceleration which is observed in real-life driving conditions. Both the cars however are offered with an impressive package and cater to most new cars buyers in India under Rs 10 lakh. However, is the extra price for the Baleno justified? We’ll leave that to you to decide.

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