Helpdesk: diesel hatch under Rs 9 lakh ?

Team OD Updated: January 04, 2016, 01:25 PM IST

I have been waiting for quite a while to buy a diesel hatchback. I have finally shortlisted a few cars – Honda Jazz, Hyundai Elite i20, Maruti Suzuki Swift and the Toyota Etios Cross. My budget is Rs 9 lakh and my priorities are longevity, high ground clearance, good fuel efficiency, ride quality and low maintenance.

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Maruti Suzuki Baleno_Helpdesk Jan 16

Of the cars mentioned, we recommend the Honda Jazz or the Hyundai Elite i20. Both cars offer a great set of features and most importantly, a fuel efficient and powerful diesel motor. However, the recently launched Maruti Suzuki Baleno offers a proven diesel motor, long set of first in class features and even matches your priorities.

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Comparo: Maruti Suzuki Baleno vs Hyundai Elite i20 vs Honda Jazz

Maruti Suzuki Baleno first drive review

Price (Ex-Delhi)
Starts Rs 7.5 Lakhs
Displacement
1199cc
Transmission
Automatic
Max Power(ps)
90
Max Torque(Nm)
110
Mileage
17.1 Kmpl
Price (Ex-Delhi)
Starts Rs 5.5 Lakhs
Displacement
1396cc
Transmission
Manual
Max Power(ps)
83
Max Torque(Nm)
220
Mileage
22.54 Kmpl
Price (Ex-Delhi)
Starts Rs 6.35 Lakhs
Displacement
1197cc
Transmission
Manual
Max Power(ps)
90
Max Torque(Nm)
113
Mileage
22.94 Kmpl
Price (Ex-Delhi)
Starts Rs 5.73 Lakhs
Displacement
1197cc
Transmission
Automatic
Max Power(ps)
89.73
Max Torque(Nm)
113
Mileage
23.76 Kmpl