Hyundai recently launched the 2020 i20 at a starting price of Rs 6.80 lakh (ex-showroom India). It gets an all-new design, new features, and a group of latest engines. But is it enough to form it a far better choice over the Baleno? Let’s determine .
Before diving into the small print , let’s take a glance at the size of the 2 hatchbacks:
While both are identical long , the new i20 is wider and also features a longer wheelbase than the Baleno. In terms of height, the sporty-looking Hyundai sits slightly less than the Baleno.
Now let’s mention the engines. Where the new i20 is obtainable with two petrol and one diesel , the Baleno is out there with two petrol engines. So, we’ll only compare the petrol engines here.
The i20’s 1.0-litre turbo-petrol unit is that the most powerful engine here. It also makes the foremost torque.
While all the engines are offered with a 5-speed manual transmission, the 1.0-litre turbo petrol is out there with two distinct two-pedal transmissions: the 6-speed iMT (clutchless manual) and 7-speed dual-clutch automatic.
Hyundai’s and Maruti’s 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engines have identical power and torque figures. Both get the selection of a CVT automatic. Hyundai’s 1.2-litre unit makes 5PS more with CVT than it does with the manual transmission.
Maruti’s 1.2-litre hybrid is that the only engine to urge a mild-hybrid system. it’s also the second most powerful engine here.
Price Comparison: we’ll only compare the closely priced petrol variants (within Rs 50,000 of every other) of both the cars.
Hyundai i20 Magna 2020 vs Maruti Baleno Delta
| Hyundai i20 Magna | Rs 6.80 lakh |
| Maruti Baleno Delta | Rs 6.44 lakh |
| Difference | Rs 36,000 (i20 is more expensive) |
Features:
| Safety | Hyundai i20 Magna | Maruti Baleno Delta |
| Airbags | 2 | 2 |
| ABS with EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Rear parking sensors | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX child seat anchors | No | Yes |
| Day/night IRVM | Manual | Manual |
| Fog lamps | Projector | No |
| Central locking | Yes with remote keyless entry | Yes with remote keyless entry |
| Exterior | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen | LED projectors |
| DRLs | Yes | Yes |
| Wheels | 15-inch steel with wheel covers | 15-inch steel with wheel covers |
| Rear washer and wiper | No | Yes |
| Defogger | No | Yes |
| ORVM | Electrically adjustable | Electrically adjustable with auto fold |
| Interior | ||
| Height adjustable driver’s seat | No | No |
| AC | Manual | Auto AC |
| Rear AC vents | Yes | No |
| Adjustable headrest | Yes (front only) | Front and rear |
| Front armrest | Yes (fixed) | No |
| 60:40 split rear seats | No | Yes |
| Infotainment | 2-din music system with Bluetooth | 2-din music system with Bluetooth |
| Steering mounted controls | Yes | Yes |
| Sunroof | No | No |
| Cruise control | No | No |
| Air purifier | No | No |
| Power windows | Front & rear | Front & rear |
| Adjustable steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Cooled glovebox | Yes | No |
The Baleno is our pick here. Despite being cheaper , it offers more useful features than the pricier i20 including auto AC, LED headlamps, rear washer and wiper with defogger, ISOFIX child seat anchors, and adjustable rear headrests. Sure, the Baleno misses out on features like rear AC vents and projector fog lamps but that’s a good trade-off in our opinion.