Like the compact SUVs which have gained sudden traction in the Indian market, another segment which is popular is the premium hatchback ones. Yes, cars like Maruti Baleno, Tata Altroz, Honda Jazz, Hyundai i20 and Toyota Glanza fill the premium hatchback segment. However, with automatics becoming affordable and one-third of the Indian market opting for the clutch-free cars, we decided to compare the CVT versions of Honda Jazz vs Maruti Baleno vs Toyota Glanza.
In the list given above of the premium hatchbacks, these three cars only come with an automatic transmission. While both Toyota Glanza and Maruti Baleno share the same mechanicals, Honda Jazz is the most powerful of the lot and is the only hatchback providing paddle shifters.
Honda Jazz vs Maruti Baleno vs Toyota Glanza CVT Engine Details
| Figures | Honda Jazz | Maruti Baleno | Toyota Glanza |
| Displacement (cc) | 1199 | 1197 | 1197 |
| Power (bhp) | 89 | 82 | 82 |
| Torque (Nm) | 110 | 113 | 113 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT | CVT |
| ARAI Mileage (km/l) | 17.1 | 19.56 | 19.56 |
| Sports Mode | Yes | No | No |
As you can see from the table above, the new Jazz hosts a 1.2L i-VTEC petrol motor which makes 89 bhp with 110 Nm of peak torque. It also comes with paddle shifters so if you want to take manual control of the vehicle then you can. It delivers a fuel economy of 17.1 km/l for the automatic in its BS6 form which is quite less when compared with Baleno and Glanza. The latter siblings offer 19.56 km/l.
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Another addition if you incline towards Jazz is that you get a Sports mode which comes in handy when you need that extra oomph factor. Sure, the rubberband effect of the CVT will quite be heard but then this feature excels when compared with the rivals.
Dimensions
| Figures | Honda Jazz | Maruti Baleno | Toyota Glanza |
| Length | 3995 mm | 3995 mm | 3995 mm |
| Width | 1694 mm | 1745 mm | 1745 mm |
| Height | 1544 mm | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm | 170 mm | 170 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2530 mm | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |
Well, the length of all three cars measure at 3,995 mm, it is the wheelbase where the Jazz excels itself by providing 2530 mm compared to the 2520 mm present in Baleno and Glanza. That means you get a roomier cabin. Also, the Jazz is taller by 34 mm that means extra headroom for tall passengers.
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It is the width and ground clearance where the Jazz lacks when compared with Maruti Baleno and Toyota Glanza. The latter offers 1745 mm in width while the Honda Jazz sticks with 1694 mm only.
Prices
| Prices for CVT | Honda Jazz | Maruti Baleno | Toyota Glanza |
| Base Variant | Rs 8.60 lakh | Rs 7.83 lakh | Rs 8.40 lakh |
| Top Variant | Rs 9.83 lakh | Rs 9.03 lakh | Rs 9.03 lakh |
The above prices signify the ex-showroom, Delhi and are strictly the CVT ones. So you have it on paper that which one will be the best premium hatchback with CVT gearbox under Rs 10 lakh.
