Hatchback segment is at its all-time best in India at present. Starting from budget ones to the premium, this segment has got companies rolling plenty of options in the market. Today we are going to compare the 3 hatchbacks with the CVT transmission. The newly launched Honda Jazz, segment’s best-seller, Maruti Suzuki Baleno and its Toyota iteration, the Glanza. So, without further ado, let’s compare the three hatchbacks.
Which of the three is more powerful?
Engine Comparison
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| Honda Jazz | Maruti Suzuki Baleno | Toyota Glanza | ||
| Engine | 1.2-litre i-VTEC | 1.2 VVT | 1.2 DualJet | 1.2-litre Petrol |
| Power | 90ps@6,000rpm | 82.9ps@6,000rpm | 89.7ps@6,000rpm | 89.7ps@6,000rpm |
| Torque | 110Nm@4,800rpm | 113Nm@4,200rpm | 113Nm@4,400rpm | 113Nm@4,400rpm |
| Transmission | 5-speed MT / 7-speed CVT | 5-speed MT / 5-speed CVT | MT (5-speed) | 5-speed MT / 5-speed CVT |
| Fuel Efficiency | 16.6 (MT) / 17.1 (CVT) | 20kmpl | 19.56kmpl | |
- Honda Jazz offers slightly better power output than the Baleno as well as Jazz.
- But when it comes to torque, Jazz lacks behind by 3Nm from both the rivals.
- For manual transmission, all the cars offer the same 5-speed Manual option. In the CVT section though, Honda Jazz offers 7-speed CVT while the other two offer a 5-speed one.
- Both the Toyota Glanza and Maruti Suzuki Baleno offer better fuel efficiency than the Honda Jazz.
So, in this section, Honda Jazz wins in terms of transmission option but the answer to the question, ‘Kitna Deti Hai?’ Maruti Baleno and Glanza get better answers.
What about the dimensions? Is any of these better at space?
Dimensions Comparison
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| Honda Jazz | Maruti Suzuki Baleno | Toyota Glanza | |
| Length (mm) | 3,989 | 3,995 | 3,995 |
| Width (mm) | 1,694 | 1,745 | 1,745 |
| Height (mm) | 1,544 | 1,510 | 1,510 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,530 | 2,520 | 2,520 |
| Cargo Space (litres) | 354 | 339 | 339 |
- Honda Jazz is 6mm shorter than the other two hatchbacks on the list. Yet it manages to have a longer wheelbase.
- Moreover, it manages to have a bigger boot space compared to the other two cars.
- It also has better legroom but the Glanza and Baleno have better shoulder room.
Honda Jazz vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno vs Toyota Glanza | What about safety?
Safety Features Comparison
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| Multi-view Rear Camera | |
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| *FEATURES IN BASE VARIANTS* | |||
- Although both the Toyota Glanza and Maruti Baleno are the same cars from different companies, the Glanza offers Brake Assist, which Maruti Suzuki misses out. Even the Honda Jazz is not equipped with this feature.
- Honda Jazz gets the Multi-view Rear Camera from the base variant itself.
- Other than these two features, all the three are pretty loaded.
Now, it’s time to compare the comfort and convenience of cars!
We Indians love our cars as we love our homes, lavish and comfortable. And in every comparison, it all comes down to what do the cars offer in this arena. Let’s find out.
Comfort and Convenience Features Comparison
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- The Honda Jazz here is surely the most premium hatchback in the comparison. It gets cruise control and segment-first paddle shifters.
- It also has an electric sunroof, a feature that all the Maruti cars out there miss out and the Glanza misses out too.
- The only feature that the Jazz misses out is the telescopic steering.
Honda Jazz vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno vs Toyota Glanza | Price Comparison
It all comes down to the price when a comparison is done. Let’s see!
Variant-Wise Price
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| Models | Variants | Price* |
| Honda Jazz | V MT | ₹7,49,000 |
| VX MT | ₹8,09,900 | |
| V CVT | ₹8,49,900 | |
| ZX MT | ₹8,73,900 | |
| VX CVT | ₹9,09,900 | |
| ZX CVT | ₹9,73,900 | |
| Maruti Suzuki Baleno | Sigma | ₹5,63,602 |
| Delta | ₹6,44,612 | |
| Zeta | ₹7,01,112 | |
| Delta Petrol Smart Hybrid | ₹7,33,412 | |
| Alpha Petrol | ₹7,64,112 | |
| Delta Automatic Petrol | ₹7,76,612 | |
| Zeta Petrol Smart Hybrid | ₹7,89,912 | |
| Zeta Automatic Petrol | ₹8,33,112 | |
| Alpha Automatic Petrol | ₹8,96,112 | |
| Toyota Glanza | G | ₹7,01,000 |
| G-Advanced Li-ion battery | ₹7,47,800 | |
| V | ₹7,64,100 | |
| G CVT | ₹8,33,100 | |
| V CVT | ₹8,96,100 | |
| *Ex-Showroom Delhi | ||
- So, the luxury does come at a price. Honda Jazz is the priciest of them all.
- Although the Glanza and Baleno are the same cars from different companies, Toyota Glanza costs a lot more than the Baleno when it comes to the base price.
So, which of the hatchbacks should you go for? If you can spend more and want a complete level of luxury, Honda Jazz is the best choice. The other two offer a good amount of comfort as well as performance and if you are out there trying to save some money, you can surely go for the Maruti Suzuki Baleno.
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What are your thoughts about this comparison? Do let us know in the comments section below.
