The Maruti Baleno 2022 is the most anticipated facelift of the year, and it will debut tomorrow. The 2022 Baleno will include several aesthetic and interior upgrades to give it a complete package. Baleno has been and will continue to compete with various other premium hatchbacks on the Indian market. Tata Altroz and Hyundai i20 are the Baleno's major competitors in 2022. In this article, we'll compare the 2022 Maruti Baleno vs Hyundai i20.
Dimensions
Both hatchbacks appear to be the same size on the outside, and this is due to a minor variation in width and wheelbase.
| Dimensions | 2022 Maruti Baleno | Hyundai i20 |
| Length | 3990 mm | 3995 mm |
| Width | 1745 mm | 1775 mm |
| Height | 1500 mm | 1505 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |
| Boot Space | 318 L | 311 L |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 37 L |
The Hyundai i20 is 30 mm wider than the upcoming Baleno facelift, also the i20 has a 60 mm longer wheelbase than the Baleno. As a result, the i20's legroom will be somewhat better than the incoming upcoming Baleno.
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Engines
The upcoming Baleno will be powered by the same 1.2-litre DualJet engine as the previous generation Baleno. Maruti will make a few minor changes to improve performance. The Baleno's 1.2-litre engine produces 89 bhp power and 113 Nm of peak torque.
The Hyundai i20, on the other hand, comes with three engine options: a 1.2 Kappa petrol engine with dual VTVT, a 1.0 Turbo GDi petrol engine, and a 1.5 U2 diesel engine. The 1.2-litre petrol engine has a maximum power output of 82 bhp and a peak torque of 114 Nm. The 1.0-litre turbo petrol has a maximum power output of 118 bhp and a peak torque of 172 Nm. The 1.5-litre diesel engine has a maximum power output of 99 bhp and a peak torque of 240 Nm.
| Model | 2022 Maruti Baleno | Hyundai i20 |
| Engine | 1.2-litre DualJet Petrol Engine | 1.2-L Petrol/ 1.0-L Turbo Petrol/ 1.5-L U2 Diesel Engine |
| Power | 89 bhp | 82 bhp/118 bhp/99 bhp |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 114 Nm/172Nm/240Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual/ AMT | 5-speed manual/iMT/7-speed DCT/6-speed manual |
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Exterior Design
The Hyundai i20 is one of the most appealing premium hatchbacks available in the Indian market. The hatch carries a sporty design language which comes equipped with LED projector headlamps integrated with LED DRLs, parametric jewel pattern grille, bold character lines upfront. Also, depending on the variant the i20 gets hyper style wheels and diamond-cut alloy wheels.
The upcoming Maruti Suzuki facelift Baleno will carry a bold design. A redesigned grille, a revised hood, LED headlights with integrated LED DRLs, LED fog lights, a new front bumper with chrome inserts, and a broad air dam are all part of the Maruti Suzuki Baleno facelift. New 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, two-piece LED taillights, a chrome strip on the boot lid, an integrated spoiler with a high-mounted stop lamp, and a new rear bumper with reflectors and a number plate recess are also included, depending on the variant.
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Interior Features
This is the segment where the upcoming Baleno facelift will get some brownie points, thanks to its segment-first HUD unit. The 2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno will feature a Heads-Up Display (HUD), a new dashboard with redesigned AC vents on the centre console, a nine-inch SmartPlay Pro+ touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, automatic climate control, a height-adjustable driver seat, an Arkayms music system, six airbags, and rear AC vents, as well as a new dashboard with redesigned AC vents on the centre.
On the other hand, the Hyundai i20 is nothing less, the cabin of the car has a sleek black interior with colour inlays. It also includes a 10.25-inch HD touchscreen infotainment system, a digital driver display with TFT Multifunction Display, TPMS, best-in-class sporty metal pedals, leather-wrapped gear knobs, rear smartphone pocket, rear AC vents, leather-wrapped steering wheel with steering mounted controls. The car also comes with a Bose premium 7-speaker sound system and Hyundai Bluelink connected tech.
Pricing
The 2022 Baleno is priced competitively in the market, and it outperforms the i20 in this segment. The 2022 Baleno is available in four trim levels, with prices ranging from Rs 6.35 lakh (ex-showroom) to Rs 9.49 lakh (ex-showroom). The Hyundai i20, on the other hand, is available in four trim levels, starting at Rs 6.98 lakh and rising to Rs 11.47 lakh (ex-showroom).
So, this is our comparison of the 2022 Maruti Baleno vs Hyundai i20. Which one of the above will you choose? Do let us know in the comment section. Also, Also, join 91Wheels WhatsApp and 91 Wheels Telegram groups to know more about vehicles, and much more. Also, you can subscribe to our Youtube channel for video content on the latest from the world of cars and motorcycles.
