The Maruti Baleno and Fronx may share the same genes, but they cater to different sensibilities. The Baleno is a proven premium hatch, while the Fronx adds SUV flair to the family. But when it comes to mileage — both claimed and real-world — is there a clear winner? We break it down across all major variants.
The table highlights both claimed and real-life mileage numbers for the Baleno and Fronx across different engine and gearbox combinations.
The Baleno MT boasts a claimed mileage of 22.35kmpl and delivers a solid 17.8kmpl in real-world conditions. The Fronx, though close on paper (21.8kmpl for the 1.2L and 21.5kmpl for the 1.0L turbo), underwhelms slightly on-road — returning 16.3kmpl (1.2L) and just 15.1kmpl (1.0L). The Baleno is clearly the more frugal manual here.
The Baleno AMT leads on paper with a claimed 22.94kmpl and maintains a respectable 18.1kmpl in real life. The Fronx AMT (1.2L) is nearly there with 22.89kmpl (claimed) and 16.5kmpl (real-life). But the 1.0L turbo AT drops down to 20.02kmpl claimed and 14.5kmpl in actual driving. Once again, the Baleno edges out in both consistency and efficiency.
In the CNG battle, the Baleno posts a class-leading 30.61km/kg on paper and delivers 26.5km/kg in the real world — making it one of the most economical cars in the country. The Fronx CNG, while still efficient, lags slightly at 28.51km/kg claimed and 24km/kg actual. Both are great choices, but the Baleno remains unbeatable on this front.