Comparison: Maruti Baleno RS vs Volkswagen Polo GT
The Baleno premier hatchback is doing well in Indian market by posting good sales month on month. In the month of July 2016, Maruti Baleno posted sales of 9120 units – getting almost closer to the sales figures of Hyundai Elite i20. What is all about Baleno RS? The Baleno RS which is the upcoming car from Maruti Suzuki will be getting a 1.0 litre booster-jet petrol engine.
In this article we will be comparing Baleno RS with one of the most commanding cars in the Volkswagen’s line up – The Volkswagen Polo GT:
Maruti Baleno RS Specifications vs Volkswagen Polo GT Specifications
Maruti Baleno vs Volkswagen Polo GT Specifications Comparison
Engine:
Maruti Suzuki Baleno RS will be getting 1.0 litre Turbocharged Petrol engine where as the Volkswagen Polo GT is powered by 1.2 litre turbocharged Petrol engine.
Power and Torque
The upcoming Maruti Baleno RS offers 110 bhp of power and 170Nm of torque. Volkswagen Polo GT will churn out 104 bhp of power and 175 Nm of torque.
Top Speed
Maruti Baleno RS’s top speed is estimated to be 190 Kmph and Polo GT too can attain a maximum speed of upto 190Kmph.
Gearbox
Blaleno RS’s engine is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission gearbox where as the Polo GT will be getting 7-speed DSG automatic gearbox.
Mileage
The estimated mileage offered by Maruti Baleno RS is 22 Kmpl and Polo GT provides a mileage of 17.21 Kmpl.
Maruti Baleno RS Dimensions vs Volkswagen Polo GT Dimensions
Maruti Baleno RS vs Volkswagen Polo GT: Dimensions Comparison
Maruti Baleno RS measures 3995mm in length, 1745mm in width and 1470mm in height. The Polo GT offers 3970mm in length, 1682mm in width, 1435mm in height.
Maruti Baleno RS gets a 16-inch alloy wheels with a boot space capacity of 339 Litres. Volkswagen Polo GT gets 15-inch alloy wheels and offers a bootspace capacity of 285 litres.
Maruti Baleno RS Price vs Volkswagen Polo GT Price
Maruti Baleno vs Volkswagen Polo GT Price comparison
The estimated price of Maruti Baleno RS is 8 Lakh INR (petrol, ex-showroom Delhi price)Â where as the Volkswagen Polo GT is offered at a price tag of INR 9.05 Lakhs (petrol, ex-showroom Delhi price).
We will publish more in depth comparison when the Baleno RS is launched.
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