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Volkswagen Polo vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Volkswagen Polo or Maruti Suzuki Baleno? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Polo and Baleno. Volkswagen Polo Price starts at Rs.6.45 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Volkswagen Polo Trendline Non-Metallic 1.0L and Maruti Suzuki Baleno Price starts at Rs.6.66 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Sigma. Volkswagen Polo is 3 cylinder, 999 cc Engine can generate 75.10 bhp @ 6200 rpm power whereas Maruti Suzuki Baleno is a 4 cylinder, 1197 cc Engine can generate 89.7 PS @ 6000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Polo provides a mileage of 17.74 kmpl (base model), and Baleno has a mileage of 22.35 kmpl (base model).

Polo vs Baleno

Key HighlightsVolkswagen PoloMaruti Baleno
PriceRs.6.45 LakhRs.6.66 Lakh
Engine Capacity999 cc1197 cc
Power75.10 bhp @ 6200 rpm89.7 PS @ 6000 rpm
Mileage/Range17.74 kmpl22.35 kmpl
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Volkswagen Polo Volkswagen Polo Trendline Non-Metallic 1.0L	 car
Volkswagen Polo Trendline Non-Metallic 1.0L
6.45 Lakh
Maruti Baleno Sigma car
Sigma
6.66 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Polo specificationsBaleno specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
7.24 Lakh
7.48 Lakh
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.4
4.1
Boot Space (Litres)
280 Litres
318 Litres
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Engine Displacement
999 cc
1197 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
75.10 bhp @ 6200 rpm
89.7 PS @ 6000 rpm
Colors
Images
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Polo Brakes, Suspension & TyresBaleno Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
Mc Pherson Strut With Stabilizer Bar
McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Semi Independent Trailing Arm
Torsion Beam
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Drum
Wheels
-
Steel Rims
Spare Wheel
-
Steel
Front Tyre Size
175/70 R14
185/65 R15
Rear Tyre Size
175/70 R14
185/65 R15
Turning Radius
4.9 meters
4.85 meters
Tyre Size Spare
-
185/65 R15
Wheels Size
R14
R15

Exterior

Polo ExteriorBaleno Exterior
Sunroof
No
No
Power Windows
Front only
Front & Rear
Adjustable ORVMs
-
Externally Adjustable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
-
No
Rear Wiper
-
No
Rear Defogger
-
checkYes
Bootlid Opener
-
Electric Tailgate Release
Rain Sensing Wipers
-
No
Daytime Running Lights
-
No
LED headlight
-
No
Projector headlight
-
checkYes
Automatic Headlamps
-
No
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
No

Instrumentation

Polo InstrumentationBaleno Instrumentation
Low Fuel Level Warning
-
No
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
-
checkYes
Fuel level guage
-
Digital
Gear Indicator
-
checkYes
Shift Indicator
-
checkYes
Tachometer
checkYes
Analogue
Speedometer
Digital
checkYes
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
-
No

Infotainment & Communication

Polo Infotainment & CommunicationBaleno Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay
-
No
Android Auto
-
No
Voice Command
-
No
Infotainment Screen
-
checkYes
Multifunction Display
-
No
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
-
No
Bluetooth Compatibility
-
No
Integrated Music System
-
No
Speakers
-
No
AM/FM Radio
-
No
USB Compatibility
-
No
Wireless Charger
-
No
Basic Warranty
-
2 Years or 40000 KMS

Engine & Transmission

Polo Engine & TransmissionBaleno Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
999 cc
1197 cc
Engine Type
1.0L MPI Petrol
1.2L VVT
No. of Cylinders
3
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
DOHC
DOHC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Gears
5 Speed
5 Gears
Power
75.10 bhp @ 6200 rpm
89.7 PS @ 6000 rpm
Torque
95 Nm @ 2950-3800 rpm
113 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Battery Capacity
0.54 kwh
-
Fast Charging
-
No
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
FWD
ARAI Certified Economy
17.74 kmpl
22.35 kmpl
Top Speed
160 kmph
180 kmph

Comfort & Convenience

Polo Comfort & ConvenienceBaleno Comfort & Convenience
AC
-
checkYes
Automatic climate control
-
checkYes
Heater
-
checkYes
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
-
Driver & Co-Driver
Cruise Control
-
No
Start / Stop Button
-
No
Power Steering
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable steering
checkYes
checkYes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
-
No
Leather streering wheels
-
No
Drive Modes
-
No information
Keyless Entry
-
No
Electronic Parking Brake
-
No
Parking Assist
-
No
Parking Sensors
-
Rear

Safety

Polo SafetyBaleno Safety
NCAP Rating
-
Not Tested
Airbags
2
2
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
checkYes
checkYes
Overspeed Warning
-
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
checkYes
checkYes
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
-
checkYes
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
-
checkYes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
-
checkYes
ASR / Traction Control
-
No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
-
No
Lane Departure Warning
-
No
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
-
No
Seat Belt Warning
-
checkYes
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
-
checkYes
Rear Middle Head Rest
-
No

Dimensions & Capacity

Polo Dimensions & CapacityBaleno Dimensions & Capacity
Length
3971 mm
3990 mm
Width
1682 mm
1745 mm
Height
1469 mm
1500 mm
Wheelbase
2469 mm
2520 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
170 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 Litres
37 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
-
3.1 Litres
Boot Space
280 Litres
318 Litres
Kerb Weight
1015 kg
925 kg
Body Type
Hatchback
Hatchback

Pros & Cons

Polo Pros & ConsBaleno Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Infotainment System is decent
  • Interiors are beautiful & seats are confortable
  • Ride and Handling is awesome
  • The new Baleno looks more sporty yet elegant in design
  • It offers a practical cabin with a spacious and feature-loaded interior
  • Standard features include all-4 power windows. The car also has automatic climate control and a rear defogger.
  • Fuel-efficient petrol and CNG engines on offer
  • You can get the automatic transmission at an affordable price.
  • Segment first features on offer such as 360 camera and head-up display
  • The suspension is well-tuned to offer a comfortable ride
  • Maruti’s widespread sales and service network
Cons
  • Cramped rear cabin. T
  • here is no central armrest, rear AC vent, or even useable bottle holders in the door pockets
  • Insufficient feature list the quality of plastic on many of the touch surfaces are hard wearing with grainy textures.
  • The seats are quite flat and do not offer much in terms of back or under-thigh support
  • The Baleno lacks turbo petrol and diesel engine choices
  • The automatic transmission exhibits a noticeable lag. It lacks the smoothness seen in rival offerings with CVT or DCT.
  • It doesn't deliver an enjoyable driving experience, as the engine is tuned more for efficiency
  • Several features are absent which can be seen in competitors. They include an air purifier, rear armrest, sunroof, and TPMS.
  • The higher variants of the Baleno are pricey. The features provided do not seem to justify the cost.
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Detailed Comparison of Volkswagen Polo and Maruti Baleno

Safety

Polo comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), Central Locking. Baleno has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Engine Immobiliser, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera.

Body

Polo has doors and seats. It is an with 280 Litres boot space, 45 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 165 mm. It is 1682 mm wide, 1469 mm high and 3971 mm long. It has 1015 kg kerb weight and 2469 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, Baleno is an with doors and seats ,37 Litres fuel tank capacity, 318 Litres boot space, 170 mm ground clearance.It has 1500 mm height, 3990 mm length, 1745 mm width, and 925 kgkerb weight.

Transmission

Volkswagen Polo comes with Front Wheel Drive (FWD) and 5 Speed Manual transmission. And Baleno comes with FWD and 5 Gears Manual transmission.

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Volkswagen Polo and Maruti Baleno Owner Reviews

  • Polo Review
  • Baleno Review
    • Ap
      Akshay patil
      2 Month ago
      Review for Volkswagen Polo
      5.0
      This car was mind blowing I am using the car from last 10 years. Driving very easy comfort is too good, I have run 188000+. I have traveled from Kanyakumari to Leh to Ladakh. So, Volkswagen polo is close to my heart. This car is legend for youngster. Love polo.
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    • P
      Pratham
      9 Month ago
      Review for Volkswagen Polo
      5.0
      Nice car for small family. Mileage is also good. It is a good car and also good for daily use.
      Likes (2)
    • Y
      Yash
      10 Month ago
      Review for Volkswagen Polo
      4.2
      Good car. Excellent driving and comfort.
      Likes (1)
    • AN
      A Naveen Kumar
      10 Month ago
      Review for Volkswagen Polo
      5.0
      It is a greatt car for the youth to drive. It has 5 liter turbo engine. Excellent design.
      Likes (2)
    • S
      Subodh
      10 Month ago
      Review for Volkswagen Polo
      5.0
      This is my second polo in a row. The safe feeling while driving is great. Performance is great. Power punch is excellent.
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    • YJ
      Yogesh JAWANDHIYA
      08 Mar 2024
      Review for Maruti Baleno
      4.6
      This is a perfect car for family travel. Big leg room space & big boot space for luggage. The mileage is also good on highways and city.
      Likes (7)
    • SR
      Soham Rege
      1 Month ago
      Review for Maruti Baleno
      5.0
      It's a very spacious and luxurious car with an infotainment screen and Bluetooth. It has Air Conditioner ( AC ). It has automatically operable glass windows and it is also very fast. It has seat belts on the front seats.
      Likes (6)
    • Ik
      Ishvar kumar
      1 Month ago
      Review for Maruti Baleno
      3.4
      Car comfort is good but safety purpos is not a good car. Body is very poor. Mileage is very good and maintanance is also low. Price is good. thanks
      Likes (7)
    • B
      Bapu
      1 Month ago
      Review for Maruti Baleno
      3.8
      Nice experience but no safety plz update car safety fetcher performance good good car.
      Likes (5)
    • VV
      VISHALKUMAR V MORADIYA
      1 Month ago
      Review for Maruti Baleno
      5.0
      Best car with Great Mileage in Diesel, also Spacious car than other like i20 and Eco sport, All features and Also Great look in Reasonable price than other and no high weight than other.
      Likes (4)
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    Volkswagen Polo and Maruti Baleno FAQs

    What is the on-road price of Volkswagen Polo?
    The on-road price of Volkswagen Polo is Rs. 7.24 Lakh in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of Maruti Baleno?
    The on-road price of Maruti Baleno is Rs. 7.48 Lakh in New Delhi.