PerformanceThe Baleno RS and the Abarth Punto are equipped with manual transmissions, while both the Polo GT TSI and Figo AT are offered with dual-clutch automatic transmissions. The Baleno RS is powered by the smallest engine in the group, and the least powerful too.DimensionsThe Baleno RS is the largest car, in the comparison, in most aspects, though the Ford Figo is slightly taller. This could be a printing error, but we would have to wait for a confirmation.

The Abarth Punto has a great motor, but the rest of the package needs improvement. Also, the leaked specifications of the Baleno RS do throw a surprise - the claimed minimum ground clearance (laden) is 114mm. The Baleo RS will compete with cars like the Volkswagen Polo GT TSI, Fiat Abarth Punto and the Ford Figo 1. All of the above cars sport a petrol motor that produces more than 100PS of maximum power.Maruti Suzuki is all set to introduce the Baleno RS in India on March 3, 2017.The Maruti Suzuki Baleno RS seems to be ready to take on its competition if you look at the specs. While the Abarth has the best specifications here, it is a known fact that its 5-speed manual transmission is very notchy. Maruti is known for fitting its cars with fast-shifting, sure-slotting gearboxes and we expect the same with the Baleno RS too.com.

The Fiat Abarth Punto trumps everything else because of its insanely powerful motor. The Baleno RS might not be the most powerful hatch in its segment, but it does have a low kerb weight, which will help it to keep up with the competition. Of all the hot hatchbacks, the Volkswagen Polo GT TSI will be the greatest competitor the Baleno RS will face. The Polo GT TSI has the best gearbox in the class; the DSG Type Electric In Wheel Hub Motors Manufacturers fast shifts are legendary. The dual-clutch in the Ford Figo is not the fastest shifting in the class and is tuned for smooth shifts and # high efficiency.The Maruti Suzuki Baleno RS's greatest strength is its light weight.5 AT.Engine The most important factor about the cars we are comparing here is the powerful motor under the hood. Assuming the RS does not exceed the weight of the top-of-the-line petrol variant of the standard Baleno, it should be quicker than the more powerful competition. But it has the second best power-to-weight ratio among the cars we have compared.Source: Zigwheels

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