One of the most anticipated cars of 2022 is the Maruti Baleno facelift. We've brought you several stories regarding the first in segment features, the new Delta variant (how it looks), colour options and more such details. However, the fuel economy of the Baleno was the most awaited one and it is out now. In this article, we pitch the 2022 Maruti Baleno vs Hyundai i20 vs Tata Altroz and compare the ARAI mileage of their respective petrol motors.
Petrol Engine
| Specification | 2022 Maruti Baleno | Hyundai i20 | Tata Altroz |
| Fuel Economy | 22.35 kmpl - MT / 22.94 kmpl - AMT | 1.2L Petrol - 21 kmpl (MT) / 19.65 kmpl (CVT) 1.0L Petrol - 20 kmpl (iMT) / 20.28 kmpl (DCT) | 1.2L Petrol - 19.05 kmpl (MT) 1.2L i-Turbo - 18.11 kmpl |
| Engine | 1.2L DualJet | 1.2L naturally aspirated / 1.0L turbo petrol | 1.2L naturally aspirated / 1.0L i-Turbo |
| Power | 89 bhp | 82 bhp / 118 bhp | 84 bhp / 108 bhp |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 115 Nm / 172 Nm | 113 Nm / 140 Nm |
| Gearbox | 5-speed MT / AMT | 1.2L Petrol - 5-speed MT / IVT 1.0L Petrol - 6-speed iMT / 7-speed DCT | 5-speed MT for both the engines |
Maruti will bring the Baleno with a petrol engine only and that is why we've pitched the mileage of petrol motors. As can be seen, the ARAI certified mileage of the 2022 Maruti Baleno is the highest at 22.35 kmpl for the 1.2L petrol while for the AMT, it is higher at 22.94 kmpl.
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Under the hood, Maruti Baleno will get the 1.2L DualJet motor that generates 89 bhp of power on tap with a peak torque of 113 Nm. Interestingly, the mild-hybrid function is now discontinued from this one. Unlike the Hyundai i20 and Tata Altroz that are available with two petrol engines on offer, the 2022 Baleno gets only one engine to choose from. The competition also gets oil burner as an option which the new Baleno lacks.
Hyundai i20 is offered with two engine options - 1.2L, four-cylinder naturally aspirated motor and a more powerful, 1.0-litre, three-cylinder turbocharged petrol unit. The 1.2L non-turbo makes 82bhp/114 Nm while the smaller 1.0L motor generates 118bhp/172 Nm. It is the only car in the segment to offer CVT for the 1.2L engine as well as a 7-speed DCT for the 1.0L petrol as an option.
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The 1.2L i-Turbo of the Tata Altroz delivers 18.11 kmpl which is the lowest in the segment while the non-turbo motor gets an ARAI certified mileage of 19.05 kmpl. Still, the fuel economy of the Tata Altroz is the lowest when compared with the 2022 Maruti Baleno and Hyundai i20.
So this was all about the 2022 Maruti Baleno vs Hyundai i20 vs Tata Altroz petrol mileage comparison. Which one of these premium hatchbacks will be your pick? Do let us know in the comment section below. Also, make sure you are a member of our 91Wheels Whatsapp and 91Wheels Telegram group. Here, we bring the latest news from the auto industry and you also get to interact with fellow auto enthusiasts.
