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Maruti Baleno enters the arena, check out how stiff is the competition

India's largest car manufacturer by volume Maruti Suzuki has launched its new premium hatchback Baleno on October 26, 2015.

The car will be competing with the likes of Honda Jazz, Hyundai Elite i20 and Volkswagen Polo.

Lets have a look at where exactly Maruti Baleno stands when it comes to its competitors.
The petrol version has an engine capacity of 1,197 cc, while the diesel one has 1,248 cc.

The petrol engine has a maximum power of 62 kW @ 6,000 rpm, whereas for diesel engine it is 55.2 kW @ 4,000 rpm.

Petrol version produces maximum torque of 115 Nm @ 4,000 rpm, while the diesel is good at producing 190 Nm @ 2,000 rpm.

Petrol version has a fuel efficiency of 21.4 Km/l, and the diesel one has 27.39 Km/l.
It comes equipped with steering mounted audio controls, tilt & telescopic steering, Apple carplay, Smartplay infotainment system, reverse parking camera display.

It has a 60:40 rear split seat. Apart from this, it features front doors bottle holder, front floor console, and arm rest storage console.

For safety, Baleno has dual front airbags, anti pinch power window, ABS, and front seat belts with pre-tensioners and force limiters.
Jazz is available in 1.5L i-DTEC diesel and 1.2L i-VTEC petrol versions, and has six exterior colours.

The petrol version has seven variants - E, S, SV, V, VX, S CVT, and V CVT. They are priced between Rs 5.30 - 7.85 lakh.

The diesel version do not have CVT variants. Diesel variants are prived between Rs 6.49 - 8.59 lakh.

The petrol version has an engine capacity of 1,199 cc, while the diesel one has 1,498 cc.

The petrol engine has a maximum power of 90 ps @ 6,000 rpm, whereas for diesel engine it is 100 ps @ 3,600 rpm.

Petrol version produces maximum torque of 110 Nm @ 4,800 rpm, while the diesel is good at producing 200 Nm @ 1,750 rpm.

Petrol version has a fuel efficiency of 18.2 - 19.0 Km/l, and the diesel one has 26.8 - 27.3 Km/l.

*All prices ex showroom Delhi
It comes equipped with advanced multi- information combimeter with eco assist ambient rings, auto ac with touch screen control panel and multi functional steering wheels with audio controls, hands free telephone control and paddle shifts.

It has been made keeping in mind four space modes- Refresh, Long, Utility and Tall space modes. It also has 354 L of boot space.

For safety, this premium hatchback has dual front airbags, impact mitigating headrests, ABS, immobiliser anti-theft system and seatbelt pretensioner with load limiter.
Elite i20 is available in 1.2 Kappa Petrol with dual VTVT and 1.4 U2 CRDi diesel versions (both MT).

It has six variants - Era, Magna, Sportz, Sportz (O), Asta, and Asta (O). They are priced between Rs 5.36 - 8.30 lakh.

The petrol version has an engine capacity of 1,197 cc, while the diesel one has 1,396 cc.

The petrol engine has a maximum power of 83 ps @ 6,000 rpm, whereas for diesel engine it is 90 ps @ 4,000 rpm.

Petrol version produces maximum torque of 11.7 Nm @ 4,000 rpm, while the diesel is good at producing 22.4 Kgm @ 1,500-2,750 rpm.

*All prices ex showroom Delhi
It comes equipped with steering wheel with audio and bluetooth controls, touch screen audio video navigation system, and has a dual tone beige and black interior.

It has 60:40 rear seat split.

For safety, Elite i20 has driver and pasenger airbags, ABS, and rear defogger.
Polo is available in both petrol and diesel versions, and has six exterior colours.

Both the versions has three variants - TL, CL, and HL. They are priced between Rs 4.99 - 7.37 lakh.

The petrol version has an engine capacity of 1,198 cc, while the diesel one has 1,498 cc.

The petrol engine has a maximum power of 55 kW @ 5,400 rpm, whereas for diesel engine it is 66 kW @ 4,200 rpm.

Petrol version produces maximum torque of 110 Nm @ 3,750 rpm, while the diesel is good at producing 230 Nm @ 1,500-2,500 rpm.

*All prices ex showroom Delhi
It comes equipped with speed sensing electronic power steering - tilt and telescopic adjustable, rear parking sensors, and bluetooth connectivity for mobile phones and voice command.

It has storage compartment in front doors, ambient lights, black interior theme, and glovebox cooling.

For safety, Polo has dual front airbags, ABS, anti pinch power windows, and electronic engine immobiliser with floating code.

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