Maruti Suzuki Baleno (2000 – 2007) vs Hyundai Excel Sedan (1998 – 2000): specs compared

Both offer around 90 hp at most. The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.3 s against 11.7 s. The Hyundai Excel Sedan uses less fuel, from 7.4 L/100 km against 7.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 926 kg against 976 kg. At 4,224 mm, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno is 104 mm longer than the Hyundai Excel Sedan. The Maruti Suzuki Baleno dates from 2000 – 2007, the Hyundai Excel Sedan from 1998 – 2000.

Specification Maruti Suzuki Baleno Maruti Suzuki Baleno 2000 – 2007 Hyundai Excel Sedan Hyundai Excel Sedan 1998 – 2000
Overview
Origin India South Korea
Documented years 2000 – 2007 1998 – 2000
Body style — Sedan
Variants 1 2
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Manual Manual
Performance
Power 91 hp 84 – 88 hp
Torque 132 Nm 118 – 130 Nm
0–100 km/h 10.3 s 11.7 – 12.8 s
Top speed 175 km/h 174 – 176 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 7.9 L/100 km 7.4 – 8.5 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,224 mm 4,120 mm
Width 1,689 mm 1,621 mm
Height 1,389 mm 1,389 mm
Wheelbase 2,479 mm 2,400 mm
Curb weight 976 kg 926 – 929 kg

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