2024 Maruti Suzuki Swift Vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno: Go Small Or Premium?

  • Published May 16, 2024
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With just Rs 38,000 separating the two, should you pick up a brand new model or go for the more premium car from the same brand?

2024 Swift Vs Baleno

The newly launched 2024 new-gen Maruti Swift has been given a complete overhaul, featuring a fresh design, a revamped cabin, and even a new three-cylinder engine. On the other hand, we have the Baleno which is larger and gets a proven four-cylinder engine. Let’s find out how the two hatchbacks stack up against each other: 

Price

2024 Swift

Here the prices of the top variants: 

 

Maruti Suzuki Swift Zxi+ 

Maruti Baleno Alpha 

Price Difference 

Manual 

Rs 9 lakh 

Rs 9.38 lakh 

Rs 38,000

Automatic Transmission

Rs 9.5 lakh

Rs 9.88 lakh 

Rs 38,000

As seen in the table, both – the manual and automatic – variants of the Baleno are Rs 38,000 more expensive than the Swift.

Design 

Maruti Baleno

The Maruti Swift and Baleno, though being similarly priced are two very different cars in terms of design and styling. The Swift has a sportier design, while the Baleno looks more premium. Both the hatchbacks are compact in size, but it's the Baleno which is the larger vehicle here.

Here are the dimensions:

Dimensions 

Maruti Swift 

Maruti Baleno 

Length 

3860 mm

3990 mm

Width

1735 mm

1745 mm

Height 

1520 mm

1500 mm

Wheelbase 

2420 mm

2520 mm

Boot Space

265 L

318 L

Cabin And Features 

Swift interior

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Both the hatchbacks get similar dashboard layout and design. However, the Baleno gets a black/blue scheme while the Swift gets a black hue with silver accents for contrast. Being from a segment above, the Baleno comes with a couple of extra features over the Swift, making it feel a bit more premium. 

Here’s a look at the equipment list of both the cars:

Features

2024 Maruti Swift

Maruti Baleno 

Headlights 

LED projector headlights 

LED projector headlights

ORVMs

Electrically adjustable and foldable

Electrically adjustable and foldable

Wheels 

15-inch alloy wheels

16-inch alloy wheels

Wireless Phone Charger

Yes

Yes 

Infotainment System

9-inch touchscreen infotainment system

9-inch touchscreen infotainment system

Apple CarPlay/ Android Auto

Yes, wireless 

Yes, wireless

Climate Control

Auto 

Auto

Cruise Control

Yes

Yes

Heads-up display

No

Yes

Audio System

6 speakers

6 speakers

Keyless Entry

Yes

Yes

Airbags 

6

6

Parking Sensors

Yes

Yes

Electronic Stability Control

Yes 

Yes 

Parking Camera 

Yes, rear only

Yes, 360-degree camera

 

From the above list, it’s clear that the Baleno packs in more features, such as a heads-up display and a 360-degree camera, over the Swift. 

Powertrain 

Maruti Swift engine

 

Maruti Suzuki Swift

Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Engine Capacity

1.2-litre naturally aspirated three-cylinder petrol engine

1.2-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine

Power

82 PS

90 PS

Torque

112 Nm

113 Nm

Transmission 

5-speed MT/5-speed AMT

5-speed MT/5-speed AMT

Claimed Fuel Efficiency

24.80 kmpl (MT)/25.75 kmpl (AMT)

22.35 kmpl (MT)/22.94 kmpl (AMT)

 

As seen in the table above, the Swift comes with a new three-cylinder petrol engine which is slightly less powerful compared to the Baleno’s four-cylinder unit. Transmission options offered on both the hatchbacks are the same. 

A point to note is that the Baleno is also offered with a factory-fitted CNG kit. But where the Swift triumphs the Baleno is in terms of fuel efficiency and that too by a fair margin. 

Verdict 

Keeping in mind that both the Baleno and Swift are similarly priced, it would make more sense to pay the premium and pick the Baleno as it offers more space and features, while having a larger engine. Another point to note is that the Baleno is sold through the premium Nexa outlets that have a much nicer sales experience, while the Swift is sold by the Maruti Suzuki Arena. 

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