New Maruti Swift vs Maruti Baleno | Comparison Test | Autocar India

The new Maruti Suzuki Swift is all grown up and bigger than ever, but that raises a question - one that a lot of you have been asking. Which should you choose - the Swift, or its big brother, the Baleno? Gavin D'Souza brings the two together to find out which makes more sense.
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[@larinmanohar2939]

Baleno has smiling face while swift has an attitude face

[@earthprotectors3926]

😂😂 This made my day

[@drunkpixel568]

True 😂

[@AngelVisionKerala]

But both are innocent... nothing inside.. 😄

[@carloversworld6264]

True😀😀😀

[@anjanspace]

More of a Jealous face

[@leslinnnn]

Happy baleno user for almost 4 years not even a single issue only regular servicing

[@nachikets3x]

You should've compared the Petrol versions. The Diesels are heavily underpowered.

[@MithunRoy-ji7mv]

Recently I buy Swift zxi+...It's awesome to drive 👌👌 I drive 500km in 11 hour but didn't feel tired

[@avskr-04]

Baleno needs an update ! Swift interiors with that flat bottom steering give it more modern look and in rest of all Baleno shines it needs a rear AC vent with cooled glove box too

[@RohanKumar-rz4mg]

Avsk Reddy I think it has a cooled glovebox

[@arjunnair8037]

Avsk Reddy And 90 Bhp engine too... although lag is there , power will also be better .

[@AmongUs-mb4qx]

Avsk Reddy no it doesn't, swift steering looks tacky as hell. Baleno has 3 spoke steering just like old BMWs

[@tanunprabhu4010]

I'll prefer the New SWIFT ....

[@vikrantrajput8211]

I agree. Baleno does look more upmarket than Swift. One more thing i observed, new swift look smaller than its predecessor but its design is improved...

[@chayanguin5587]

Baleno is just look like a audi. A premium car. If you look at the both car on side profile you just follen in love with baleno... And price space, specifications are not matter........

[@CK-xr8cs]

Best thing but Suzuki I like is steering quality and feel it’s not too light like Hyundai nor to harsh like Figo

[@AngelVisionKerala]

Anyone watching after Maruti stopped Diesel? 😊

[@HebinGeorge]

Swift anyday 😀 but on one condition. PETROL ONLY 😍😍😍 1.2L k series petrol 😍 there's no competition for its acceleration and refinement from its segment.

[@neoncity1557]

Hebin George Have you ever seen ford freestyle?

[@prakashtej7204]

1.3 ddis engine is more powerful with smart acceleration

[@JohnnyBravoGn]

@@neoncity1557 maruti's 4cyl k12 is very much refined than ford's 3cyl dragon series. I agree that dragon engine has 10hp more. but still not having k12's performance to noise ratio.

[@debapratimchowdhury6991]

@@prakashtej7204 ever driven 1.5 TDCI diesel engine of ford??

[@ViswasHub]

I will go with swift ✌ the swift looks great dn beleno

[@prathammohanty4166]

You should drive the Petrol version of the New Swift(ZXI+). It is lighter, more power packed and still has that peppy driving experience. A petrolhead will definitely turn to it because of it's handling, driving fun and sporty interiors. Kudos. ✌🏻

[@casteli1]

I recently drove the new hen swift during a test drive and whilst the car is responsive etc the build quality is very tinny it’s a very very light car and personally to me it’s not ideal I drive a Jazz diesel top end and I feel the Honda is better built in comparison to the Suzuki

[@Ab_someone]

Absolutely Honda built quality is better

[@amitdeshpande629]

Baleno is reliable and specious.......

[@devlinsaikia]

It's a disappointment that the Swift doesn't handle better as it was anymore. The Swift was known for its excellent feel of handling and body control.

[@arunap9676]

I love both but if it comes to modification I will go for Swift base model

[@mukulchoudhary5155]

Baleno is must better then it comes to driving experience...i personally experienced both.

[@santoshmoopanar6584]

Came across a article which says the European swift is up to 100kgs heavier than the Indian swift and all the weight reduction is metal reinforcement As a result Indian swift is lighter,fuel efficient,faster and cheaper But in case of a crash may the god be with you

[@abhishekojha6587]

I have Baleno Zeta PETROL, it gives 16.5kmpl & it's quit surprising because where I'm driving...there is only so called road...thanks to National Highway Authority of India...so yes it packs with lots of premium features and offers better fuel economy too..

[@naveengopalakrishnan2733]

Do miss the features of alpha in your zeta??..is it really worth it??? Im in dilema between ignis alpha vs baleno delta

[@CRVgarage]

Swift & baleno belong to different segments. Its like comparing city & civic. Suzuki should differentiate by tuning baleno to make extra power.

[@ManojKumar-ez4zf]

I have a very nice experience of Driving New Swift. Soft steering & good control. Amazing !!!

[@krushireddy]

Gavin, its a joy to watch your reviews man. Well done again!

[@abcdefgh-rq3gq]

Do a Brezza vs S cross comparison too.

[@KRaowheels]

Baleno is 155mm longer and wider than Swift but both weigh exactly the same 985kgs WOW! So what gives? :O

[@VarunSharma-tj2wy]

K Rao haha you got maruti 😂

[@dedasdude]

they say that baleno engine sounds louder, so im guessing they have less sound proofing in baleno.

[@farhanhussain1050]

The most awaited video from the best automobile channel on KZbin in my view!

[@2352996]

Hai autocar is there any chance of a facelist model of baleno by the 2018 Q3 or Q4 ?? Is there any worth for waiting ???

[@kpashow84]

I love both Swift and Baleno but my main criteria is automatic transmission and this is where I prefer Swift ZDI AGS

[@Live_Loud]

If you're looking for diesel automatic then you don't have any other option anyway! I have swift vdi amt

[@nareshzoology5666]

Swift looking more stylish & sportier than baloon 😂😂😂😂

[@sohanshetty7483]

It's baleno not balloon

[@autovision2942]

Baleno sabka baap hai

[@gauravpatowary5842]

Yeh swift ka zxi plus version hai Or baleno ka 2019 Zeta version swift ke zxi+ version se bohut zada sasta bhi hai or us price baleno acche Features bhi deta hai Baleno anytime Swift looks sexy too

[@k.kscreation9860]

Haa bai

[@gauthamsanthosh5676]

Sarcasm.mann

[@abelleo3260]

Bale no is quick and the short gear box adds to it

[@adarshnair486]

Baleno is good but the interior matters ( even in 2019 facelift ). That's what makes the Swift lead.. Swift dashboard is just stunning and premium, but the baleno's look like cheap... NEXA please do care baleno

[@ksriraj143]

Gt tsi added with drls of high line+ vento is a bomb !!

[@ujwaldarokar5456]

Suzuki swift 2018 or honda jazz... Which one to buy??? Please help me... Confused..

[@rajgajbhiye12]

I will choose baleno over swift just because there are too many swift & desire on the indian road

[@arnavgoel1818]

Raj Gajbhiye baleno is also evrywhere

[@RahulJain-rv3bp]

Buy an i20 and enjoy luxury.

[@sak2407]

I will choose any car over any suzuki car even if it’s not better just because there are too many suzukis all over India. 😂😂

[@iSaurabhSri]

That's very poor logic to reject Swift.

[@rigpathak]

baleno is common now swift is new therefore it is seen in rear number now going with swift is best

[@nesan_kaikolar]

I pick swift ... Waiting for Swift RS

[@amitexist]

Baleno is the segment from above in all the way than the Swift including price too

[@sarangtambe3585]

Baleno is better in my opinion as the price gap is almost non existent and in spite of being larger,it still drives the same(I can't drive yet so going by this review). However I wish it got 6 airbags from the eu version and stuff like cruise control and an armrest.Great review

[@anbarasut9455]

Swift Petrol AMT vs baleno CVT which one is best in terms of raiding quality and fuel efficiency....kindly suggest very hard to select

[@nizarhazan]

Anbarasu T Baleno CVT CVT is better than AMT

[@daarupappe]

New Swift as a hatchback, It's great New Swift as a Swift, It's terrible

[@icemanaxs]

i couldn't agree more, I was really looking forward to the swift being more sporty & fun to drive than the Baleno and felt that would be what distinguishes the two cars.

[@adityadoco7278]

#AutocarIndia Why don't you do a comparison review on Ford Figo S and Suzuki Baleno Rs.. It will be a great video, waiting for your reply.

[@rana007able]

Does swift 2018 rear suspension better than baleno?? Baleno had rear suspension issue due to its stiff suspension

[@sush2142]

Baleno is proper family car and it’s much classier than swift

[@rpattnaik2000]

Wowww .. Thanks for making this happen... Swift MkIII Definitely much more handsome thank the baleno... and definitely my pick of the two !!

[@palabinash]

No rear AC vent is a deal breaker for me....it's a must in India....that's wherr Hundai does better.....

[@vanshramani2506]

Why doesn't Maruti realises the important of safety. Both the ford figo and elite i20 get 6 airbags and a more safer chassis.

[@gauravmiglani596]

sir make a video Tigor petrol vs Dzire petrol . Same like baleno vs swift

[@ranjitasingha3186]

I like swift more than baleno

[@arunpawar5432]

Swift and baleno are my favourite cars

[@anirbandebnath4]

Between Swift 2018 and Baleno ...which one has a stronger body ? I heard the swift body is very thin and can get dented very easily. Is it the same in Baleno too ?

[@salmasultana6454]

YES BRO.AS BALENO PRICE IS ALMOST EQUAL ,TO COPE UP,MARUTI HAD SPOILT THE METAL QUALITY OF BALENO.BALENO METAL IS THIN .I HAVE THE SWIFT AND MY BROTHER HAS BALENO.HE SHARED THAT

[@rakeshrajkumarmeitei8593]

By looking safety and build quality and looks I ll buy elite i20.

[@Swapneel]

Could have included stuff about the baleno rs, overall a really nice video

[@automation8585]

Its Rather wiser to choose Dzire instead of both these cars as its more value for money with rear a/c vents and centre Arm rest. Also the price difference is of jus about 50k for the same variant between Dzire and Swift... The pricing of Swift seems to has badly failed...

[@SivaramachandranSubramanian]

Post a video about the advantages and disadvantages of petrol and diesel engine?

[@absal_choori]

whch is bttr baleno or new swift.?

[@eddy9881]

Just 1 question to swift buyers - y wud u choose swift over baleno provided they both cost about the same. Looking at the last months car sales swift surpassing baleno, i am keen to know.

[@vatsalchhabra]

eddy9881 I've got swift, much more fun to drive in petrol, this comparison is in Diesel

[@rigpathak]

eddy9881 because swift is more fun to drive and before baleno swift was the only hatchback to get fun to drive engine. I love baleno too but swift is king since 12 years, swift has established its name since years now.

[@bhupeshsharma1840]

Excellent comparison!! A comparison video of Baleno and Elite i20 2018 would be an amazing one as two brands against each other.

[@deepsandhu25]

Which are best Accelaration car Baleno vs Swift diesel??

[@mikesherzo8827]

Baleno is a very good n efficient car

[@veenachheda4647]

can you do a comparison for luxurious cars like a8 vs s class vs 7 series

[@daddygoesgym]

Can we put them against the Polo , Figo and Punto???

[@amitexist]

AC vents is the big misconception today in small car category because cold air is heavier i.e. in a running car it simply cools the car back first. Figo/aspire ac is the best example over dzire/excent/grand i10 etc. because AC itself so powerful it beats all its vent equipped rivals.

[@MrTransporter5]

Yes... Everyone should know Ford Ac s powerful.... And rear ac vents r just blowers.... Not rear acs....

[@chaithrarama2442]

Sir , being a sales executive I'm asking this . Hope you will respond me. People were telling me that the old Swift is better than this new generation one . Do you agree with this ? If yes or no please tell me the reason.....

[@prathikshetty4340]

seriously you guys must do a review of all three generations of maruti Suzuki Swift , recently it crossed 1 lakh sales of new swift.

[@dr.girija.r8989]

You should make a comparison between swift and ignis

[@Sm11304]

Much awaited video. Thanks Autocar. May I know the driving difference in petrol manuals of both these cars? Which drives better or are they more or less similar?

[@bimlasuresh3914]

Try comparing Swift 2009and Swift 2018 **both diesel**... That should be much useful..... It might give an idea to upgrade the car

[@arjunts4816]

much awaited comparison and a detailed one tooo.....

[@Amboli_Natural_Farming]

What about suspension?I read lots of reviews about baleno having stiff suspension.. which is forcing me to consider swift vxi over baleno Delta.

[@aakashkathuria5955]

The entry level models of Baleno is also better equipped as of Swift's

[@manavnagpal3361]

None of the above to choose from my side...They both together can't match the luxury,premium and comfy feel of i20 elite with the facelift..They are good bt not great like elite i20..

[@amitasahoo5230]

Please make the comparison of the new ciaz and segment members

[@sushilgangawane6465]

It doesn't matter which Maruti u drive unless it gives less average . That's only sweet spot Maruti using since generations.

[@powertrack100]

Liked the video comparing within MS. I would have chosen ignis over both for driving pleasure alone. The 1.2 petrol manual specifically. Just that the ignis pricing is very premium compared to what it offers in other departments. PS, I don't worry about the looks or space on offer.

[@nitin251076]

I m using i20 for last 4 years. But due to heavy traffic of Mumbai I have decided to shift to automatic. I have shortlisted Baleno cvt. Is it good choice? Is it right time to change car? Should I wait for December or March next year to bs6 roll?

[@ushasingh6163]

I think you should wait as the bs6 engine will come out later

[@alexbthomas]

Hello... I am in a confusion.. I am getting Swift 2018 model for 1 lakh rupees less went comparing with 2019 model baleno.. which one I have to buy according to your opinion??

[@Vickyrocks247]

Best part of video 01:12

[@Al_Sa_Ku]

Excellent explanation!!

[@RajSingh-xw1bo]

Please compare s-cross and brezza

[@MukeshMukesh-bz8pk]

Swift looks bold n beautiful with retro looks as compared to baleno

[@hardevlaungia6313]

For best steering feedback and ride quality Ford Figo is my choice!!!

[@sagarsarker6929]

Hardev Laungia Newer Tata car's steering feel is great too

[@hardevlaungia6313]

Sagar Sarker Agreed indeed 🙂

[@arnavgoel1818]

Sagar Sarker only nexon

[@nadil-fs8go]

Hardev Laungia yea .sure!

[@parthshinde5966]

Still 1.3 DDis motor??? Is Maruti Suzuki doing any R&D on engines for a little bit for its biggest market (India)???

[@arjunnair8037]

Parth Shinde Yeah I think so ...a new 1.5 diesel and petrol are coming . That's why Maruti is also going to introduce 6 speed manual Transmission in some upcoming cars

[@Staraptor19]

Yeah, they're developing a 1.5 Litre. Btw, no R&D on the 1.3 was spent! All sourced from Fiat!

[@tharlover6201]

That's fiat.

[@Kannada_First]

Comprehensive comparison.

[@anuragvr7773]

Well explain, thanks. I am confused between Swift manual and AMT. Please suggest which is best for me, I am a beginner and purchasing my first car.

[@7hillsgymequipments110]

Go for i20

[@RahulDwivedi11]

Elite i20 >>>>>> Baleno > Swift

[@MrPrash78]

SWIFT & ERTIGA, 2 cars you will most often see outside most police stations in terribly crashed conditions!! WORST CARS IN TERMS OF SAFETY. Minimum 2-3 would easily get killed even at 80kmph impact. Nobody talks about safety 🤔

[@gautamjayakishan9614]

Please make a comparison of swift and ignis

[@AnitaSingh-vb3cv]

Baleno is more premium than swift in term of build quality , design and saftey

[@pulmodoc8950]

Anita Singh eventhough its true... Its actually a sad story...

[@sawan903]

Safety ?? Maruti cars really??

[@MrTransporter5]

Build quality, safety??😂😂

[@Ghotra121]

kishore kumar 😂😂

[@muhammedashique4165]

Safety ??? haha You serous? build quality ? Are you from another planet ? LOL This is maruthi brother !

[@ayushc5704]

Is baleno’s price comparable to swift?

[@drubajitkalita8617]

Wao baleno...killer looks..best car

[@robertsteven4352]

Baleno design 👌

[@ajaiprabhu7626]

My choice is baleno has there is no much price difference... Maruti have messed up with the pricing...

[@rohitjohari667]

Thanks for the video ... Eagerly waiting for review on new 2018 polo with a new engine .. 😀

[@Ab_someone]

The new swift with it's Aston Martin looks, actually looks nice.. wonder if the seating is better?

[@Sumitkumar-ws9xz]

Please compare new generation grand i10 vs swift

[@thejassuresh7299]

I think the first model of Swift is better than Swift 2018 in safety

[@AnandKumar-mg5dm]

Baleno is a sexy Car❣️

[@mohammadshadab1136]

I have to say autocar is the best car review flatform in india and gives unbaias opinion and this comparo was very true as lot of reviewers didn't even mentioned baleno's suspension is not that great it is stiff and insulation is not that great especially in diesel engine.

[@babajimusicrohtak5440]

Baleno is the best car in comfort in speed etc

[@saranraparthy]

Maruti people in India deserve a change in the engines of your cars. Since last 10years the same boring diesel and petrol engines. It's stupid to have same engines for baleno and swift.

[@debapratimchowdhury6991]

Raparthy Saran although diesel engine is boring one but 1.2 k series petrol is still hoot to drive than the rest of the competition.

[@sunilkesarkar2671]

Swift 😍 best but poor build quality otherwise the best small car

[@masoomakhtar7489]

I will choose elite i20 over both because of safety, build quality , and interior quality....much more upmarket..

[@pranavkamdi8458]

MASOOM AKHTAR yes but it lacks punch and the fuel economy is up to the mark

[@RahulDwivedi11]

MASOOM AKHTAR exactly

[@prathikshetty4340]

ohh I guess you meant by Volkswagen polo

[@romiljain6199]

MASOOM AKHTAR man please never go for i20 worst worst build quality!!!!!

[@rudreshacmb1100]

Except Maruti no other brand engines are so refined.. except safety and interior quality, Maruti scores in all other points.. Swift vxi variant is pricier than Baleno delta..