Benchmarking

MARUTI SUZUKI BALENO :

The new Maruti Suzuki Baleno, an Hatchback from Maruti Suzuki, was launched in India in Feb 2022. Baleno car has received a 7.5/10 rating from our experts and a 88% rating score from our users. Baleno car is preferred for its comfort and styling.

Maruti Suzuki Baleno price in India starts from ₹ 6.42 Lakh. Baleno is available in 6 colours - Nexa Blue, Splendid Silver, Opulent Red, Grandeur Grey, Arctic White, and Luxe Beige. Baleno seating capacity is 5 People. Baleno mileage is 22.3 - 30.61 km/l. Baleno has received Not Tested safety rating.

Baleno car is available in 9 versions and 2 fuel options - petrol and cng. Baleno petrol models comes with 1197cc engine which generates a peak power of 88 bhp @ 6000 rpm .

Baleno Version Maruti Suzuki Baleno Delta MT CNG offers best mileage of 30.61 kmpl and starts from 8.28 lakhs

Maruti Suzuki Baleno Key Specifications :

Price	₹ 6.42 - 9.60 Lakh
Fuel Type	Petrol, CNG
Mileage	22.3 - 30.61 km/l
Seating Capacity	5 People
Safety Rating	Not Tested
Warranty	2 Years or 40000 km
Engine Size	1197 cc
Transmission	Manual, Automatic (AMT)
Size	3990 mm L X 1745 mm W X 1500 mm H
Fuel Tank	37 litre

Good things :

1. Refined and peppy engine
2. Spacious cabin
3. AMT convenience

Could be better things :

1. A bit dull to drive
2. Some new-age features missing

RENAULT KIGER

The new Renault Kiger, a Compact SUV from Renault, was launched in India in Mar 2022. Kiger has received 80% rating score from our users. Kiger is preferred for its styling and comfort.

Renault Kiger price starts from ₹ 6.00 Lakh in India. Kiger is available in 9 colours - Caspian Blue, Ice Cool White, Moonlight Silver, Mahogany Brown, Caspian Blue with Black Roof, Radiant Red with Black Roof, Moonlight Silver with Black Roof, Metal Mustard with Black Roof, and Stealth Black. Kiger seating capacity is 5 People. Kiger mileage is 18.2 - 20.5 km/l. Kiger has received 4 Star (Global NCAP) safety rating.

Kiger is available in 20 versions and 1 fuel options - Petrol. Petrol models comes with 999cc engine which generates peak power of 71 bhp @ 6250 rpm .

Kiger competes with Nissan Magnite, Tata Punch and Tata Nexon in India.

Kiger version Renault Kiger RXT AMT starts from 8.16 lakhs and offers 19 kmpl

Renault Kiger Key Specification:

Price	₹ 6.00 - 10.77 Lakh
Fuel Type	Petrol
Mileage	18.2 - 20.5 km/l
Seating Capacity	5 People
Safety Rating	4 Star (Global NCAP)
Warranty	2 Years or 50000 km
Engine Size	999 cc
Transmission	Manual, Automatic (AMT), Automatic (CVT)
Size	3991 mm L X 1750 mm W X 1605 mm H
Fuel Tank	40 litre
Ground Clearance (mm)	205 mm

Good things :

1. Best in Styling
2. Spacious cabin
3. AMT convenience

Could be better things :

1. A bit low on mileage

Mahindra XUV300 :

The new Mahindra XUV300, a Compact SUV from Mahindra, was launched in India in Feb 2019. XUV300 has received 89% rating score from our users. XUV300 is preferred for its styling and comfort.

Mahindra XUV300 price starts from ₹ 8.41 Lakh in India. XUV300 is available in 8 colours - Red Rage, Pearl White, Napoli Black, Dsat Silver, Aqua Marine, Red Rage, Pearl White, Aqua Marine, Pearl White, and Dark Grey. XUV300 seating capacity is 5 People. XUV300 mileage is 17 - 20 km/l. XUV300 has received 5 Star (Global NCAP) safety rating.

XUV300 is available in 16 versions and 2 fuel options - Petrol, Diesel. Petrol models comes with 1197cc engine which generates peak power of 109 bhp @ 5000 rpm .

XUV300 competes with Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue and Maruti Suzuki Brezza in India.

XUV300 version Mahindra XUV300 W4 1.5 Diesel starts from 9.60 lakhs and offers 20kmpl.

Mahindra XUV300 Key specifications :

Price	₹ 8.41 - 14.07 Lakh
Fuel Type	Petrol, Diesel
Mileage	17 - 20 km/l
Seating Capacity	5 People
Safety Rating	5 Star (Global NCAP)
Warranty	3 Years (Unlimited KMs)
Engine Size	1197 cc, 1497 cc
Transmission	Manual, Automatic (AMT)
Size	3995 mm L X 1821 mm W X 1627 mm H
Fuel Tank	42 litre
Ground Clearance (mm)	180 mm

Good things :

1. Best in Styling
2. AMT convenience

Could be better :

1. Mileage
2. overall value for money .

Tata Nexon :

The new Tata Nexon, an Compact SUV from Tata, was launched in India in Jan 2020. Nexon car has received a 91% rating score from our users. Nexon car is preferred for its comfort and styling.

Tata Nexon price in India starts from ₹ 7.69 Lakh. Nexon is available in 8 colours - Foliage Green, Flame Red, Daytona Grey, Calgary White, Atlas Black, Grassland Beige with Piano Black Roof, Royale Blue, and Starlight. Nexon seating capacity is 5 People. Nexon mileage is 16.3 - 22 km/l. Nexon has received 5 Star (Global NCAP) safety rating.

Nexon car is available in 66 versions and 2 fuel options - petrol and diesel. Nexon petrol models comes with 1199cc engine which generates a peak power of 118 bhp @ 5500 rpm .

Nexon competes with Mahindra XUV300, Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet in India.

Nexon version Tata Nexon XM Diesel starts from 9.99 lakhs and offers mileage of 21.1 kmpl .

Tata Nexon Key Specifications :

Price	₹ 7.69 - 14.18 Lakh
Fuel Type	Petrol, Diesel
Mileage	16.3 - 22 km/l
Seating Capacity	5 People
Safety Rating	5 Star (Global NCAP)
Warranty	2 Years or 75000 km
Engine Size	1199 cc, 1497 cc
Transmission	Manual, Automatic (AMT)
Size	3993 mm L X 1811 mm W X 1606 mm H
Fuel Tank	44 litre
Ground Clearance (mm)	209 mm

Good things :

1. Best in Style and comfort
2. AMT convenience

Could be better :

1. Some new-age features missing .

Benchmark :

Car key features	Tata Nexon	Mahindra XUV 300	Renault Kiger	Maruti Suzuki Baleno
Price	₹ 7.69 - 14.18 Lakh	₹ 8.41 - 14.07 Lakh	₹ 6.00 - 10.77 Lakh	₹ 6.42 - 9.60 Lakh
Fuel Type	Petrol, Diesel	Petrol, Diesel	Petrol	Petrol, CNG
Mileage	16.3 - 22 km/l	17 - 20 km/l	18.2 - 20.5 km/l	22.3 - 30.61 km/l
Seating Capacity	5 People	5 People	5 People	5 People
Safety Rating	5 Star (Global NCAP)	5 Star (Global NCAP)	4 Star (Global NCAP)	Not Tested
Warranty	2 Years or 75000 km	3 Years (Unlimited KMs)	2 years or 50000 km	2 years or 40000 km
Engine Size	1199 cc, 1497 cc	1197 cc, 1497 cc	999 cc	1194 cc
Transmission	Manual, Automatic (AMT)	Manual, Automatic (AMT)	Manual, Automatic (AMT) and (CVT)	Manual, Automatic (AMT)
Size	3993 mm L X 1811 mm W X 1606 mm H	3995 mm L X 1821 mm W X 1627 mm H	3991 mm L X 1750 mm W X 1605 mm H	3990 mm L X 1745 mm W X 1500 mm H
Fuel Tank	44 litre	42 litre	40 litre	37 litre
Ground Clearance (mm)	209 mm	180 mm	205 mm	170 mm

Car overview	Tata Nexon	Mahindra XUV300	Renault Kiger	Maruti Suzuki Baleno
Styling	91	90	92	89
Comfort	93	90	86	89
Performance	88	90	76	87
Mileage	82	83	71	87
Value for Money	89	86	79	87
Overall Score	91	89	80	88