i20 vs Baleno: Premium Hatch Value Battle (6-8L)
Published: December 24, 2024 at 11:24 AM
Updated: January 23, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Two contrasting approaches: the feature-rich Hyundai i20 Magna at Rs 7,74,799 and the value-focused Baleno Delta at Rs 7,50,000.
Target Buyer Profile
- Urban professionals
- Feature enthusiasts
- Safety conscious
- Daily commuters
- Tech-savvy users
- Value seekers
Key Strengths Breakdown
i20 Magna
1. Safety Plus: 6 airbags
2. Screen Win: 8-inch display
3. Sound Edge: 6 speakers
4. Space Lead: Wider cabin
5. USB Plus: Front/rear ports
Baleno Delta
1. Price Win: Rs 24,799 lower
2. Power Edge: 88.50bhp
3. Economy Plus: 22.35 kmpl
4. Climate Pro: Auto AC
5. Service Net: Wide coverage
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Technical Analysis
Performance Metrics
Here's the comparison between i20 Magna and Baleno Delta in bullet points:
Engine & Performance
* Engine Specifications
- i20 Magna: 1.2L producing 81.80 bhp
- Baleno Delta: 1.2L producing 88.50 bhp
- Advantage: Baleno Delta offers 8.2% more power
Torque Output
- i20 Magna: 114.7 Nm @ 4200 rpm
- Baleno Delta: 113 Nm @ 4400 rpm
- Advantage: i20 Magna has slightly higher torque at lower rpm
Efficiency
Fuel Economy
- i20 Magna: 16 kmpl
- Baleno Delta: 22.35 kmpl
- Advantage: Baleno Delta offers 39.7% better fuel efficiency
Dimensions
External Measurements
- Length
* i20 Magna: 3995 mm
* Baleno Delta: 3990 mm
* Difference: i20 Magna is longer by 5 mm
- Width
* i20 Magna: 1775 mm
* Baleno Delta: 1745 mm
* Difference: i20 Magna is wider by 30 mm
- Height
* i20 Magna: 1505 mm
* Baleno Delta: 1500 mm
* Difference: i20 Magna is taller by 5 mm
* Other Dimensions
- Wheelbase
* i20 Magna: 2580 mm
* Baleno Delta: 2520 mm
* Difference: i20 Magna has longer wheelbase by 60 mm
- Boot Space
* i20 Magna: 351 L
* Baleno Delta: 318 L
* Difference: i20 Magna offers larger boot space by 33 L
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Real-World Experience
Design & Features
i20:
- Parametric grille
- Z-shaped LED tail
- Sharp lines
- 8-inch screen
- Six airbags
Baleno:
- Clean design
- Subtle styling
- Auto climate
- 7-inch screen
- Practical look
Comfort & Practicality
- i20: Premium feel
- Baleno: Better efficiency
- i20: More features
- Baleno: Lower cost
- Both: Good space
Value Proposition
- i20 (Rs 7,74,799): Features and safety
- Baleno (Rs 7,50,000): Efficiency and value
Verdict
The i20 offers better features and safety, while the Baleno provides superior efficiency and value.
Hyundai i20 Gallery
1 / 5
Maruti Suzuki Baleno Gallery
1 / 5
Recommendation
Choose the i20 if:
- Safety features priority
- Premium feel wanted
- Better audio needed
- Modern design preferred
- Feature list crucial
Choose the Baleno if:
- Budget conscious
- Efficiency priority
- Service network valued
- Auto AC wanted
- Practical focus