A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Kwid Limited Edition
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
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Baleno
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Kwid Limited Edition
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Spec
Baleno
Kwid Limited Edition
Model Introduced Year
2022
2026
Generation
Second generation globally launched in 2022; entirely new platform and body compared to the first-generation Baleno; shares K15B engine with Fronx, Ertiga, XL6, and Grand Vitara for parts commonality
Current South Africa Kwid Limited Edition range
Facelift History
Second-generation Baleno launched in SA in 2022 as a full redesign on a new platform — wider, longer, and significantly better specified than the first-generation model; no facelift of the second generation yet
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
2022
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Hatchback
Hatchback
Color Note
Pearl Arctic White, Metallic Grandeur Grey, Metallic Midnight Blue, Pearl Burning Red, Solid White
-
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
-
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
Hatchback
Hatchback
Tare Mass Kg
975 kg
759 kg
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
Hatchback
Spec
Baleno
Kwid Limited Edition
Length
3990 mm
3731 mm
Width
1745 mm
1579 mm
Height
1500 mm
1513 mm
Wheelbase
2520 mm
2422 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
150 mm
180 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
28 l
Boot/Cargo Space
314 l
279 l
Kerb Weight
985 kg
759 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1430 kg
1169 kg
Payload Capacity
445 kg
410 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
4 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.1 m
4.9 m
Front Headroom
993 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
985 mm
965 mm
Front Legroom
1043 mm
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
850 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
180 mm
Towing Capacity
-
0 kg
Spec
Baleno
Kwid Limited Edition
Front Track Width
1480 mm
Not Available
Rear Track Width
1480 mm
Not Available
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
MacPherson strut with lower transverse link
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Twist beam suspension with coil spring
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
-
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable
-
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
-
Rear Spring Type
Coil Spring
-
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Standard
-
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Standard
-
Shock Absorber Type
Telescopic Gas Dampers
-
Chassis Material
Monocoque
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
MacPherson strut with lower transverse link
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Rear Axle Type
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
-
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Twist beam suspension with coil spring
Shock Absorbers
Telescopic Gas Dampers
-
Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
-
Spec
Baleno
Kwid Limited Edition
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Manual Air Conditioning
Manual / automatic by trim
Power Windows
All Four Windows
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Auto Dimming Mirror
Not Available
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
744 l
620 l
Boot Space Seats Folded
744 l
620 l
Rear Window Defroster
Standard
-
Electric Mirror Folding
Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors
-
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Standard — Driver Height Adjustable
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Not Available
-
12V Accessory Socket
1 x 12V Socket
-
Speed Limiter
Standard
-
AC Type
Manual Air Conditioning
Manual / automatic by trim
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Auto Dimming Irvm
Not Available
-
Climate Zones
Manual Air Conditioning
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
All Four Windows
-
Engine Start Button Illumination
Not Available
-
Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Standard
Engine Warranty
4 Years
-
Front Armrest
Standard Centre Armrest
-
Front Power Outlet
1 x 12V Socket
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
5.7
-
Glovebox Cooling
All Four Door Pockets
-
Hill Start Assist
Standard
-
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Power Mirrors
All Four Windows
-
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Rear Defogger
Standard
-
Rear Seat Split
60:40 Split Fold
-
Rear Wing
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Seat Type
Leatherette Seat Covers
-
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
All Seats
-
Skid Plates
Not Available
-
Spare Wheel
Full Size Spare
Not Available
Speed Alert System
Standard
-
Stabilizer Bar
Standard
-
Steering Mounted Controls
Standard
-
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Voice Command
Via Smartphone
-
Voice Command Support
Via Smartphone Mirroring
-
Accelerator 0 100
11.5 sec
-
Air Conditioning
Manual Air Conditioning
Manual / automatic by trim
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Bottle Holders
4
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Centre Console
Standard Centre Armrest
-
Common Rail Injection
Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI)
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Difflock
Not Available
-
Digital Speedometer
Analogue with Digital Trip Display
-
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Front Wiper
Standard
-
Front Wipers Type
Standard
-
Glove Box
All Four Door Pockets
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Not Available
-
Lift Gate
Not Available
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
-
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
Manual Air Conditioning
-
Mirror
Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Mirrors
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Passive Entry Start
Not Available
-
Power Socket 12v
1 x 12V Socket
-
Powered Tailgate
Not Available
-
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Rearview Mirror Inside
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Remote Central Locking
Remote Central Locking
-
Remote Side Mirror
Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Mirrors
-
Rim Size
15 Inches
14-inch
Roof Rack Compatibility
Not Available
-
Side Impact Bars
Standard
-
Sonar
Rear
-
Sound System
6
4-6
Source Model Column
baleno
-
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Stabilizer Bar Front
Standard
-
Stabilizer Bar Rear
Standard
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Sub Frame
Monocoque
-
Surround View Monitor
360-Degree Surround View Camera
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
TPMS
Standard
Standard
Trim Level
flagship
-
Unlocking
Not Available
Standard
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
-
Vdc
Standard
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Not Available
-
Walk Away Lock
Not Available
-
Wireless Charger
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Spec
Baleno
Kwid Limited Edition
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
K15B
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1462 cc
999 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
12
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
74 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
85.1 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
77 kW @ 6000 rpm
50 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
138 Nm @ 4400 rpm
91 Nm @ 4250 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
4-Speed Automatic
5-Speed AMT
Top Speed
175 km/h
152 km/h
0-100 km/h
11.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
78.2 kW/tonne
65.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
140.1 Nm/tonne
119.9 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Baleno
Kwid Limited Edition
Engine Position
Transverse Front-Mounted
-
Gearbox
4-Speed Automatic
AMT
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
FWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
4.388:1
Not Applicable
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
2.8
-
Number of Gears
4
5
Transmission Type
4-Speed Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Single Dry Plate Diaphragm
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Standard
Gear Shift Type
4-Speed Automatic
Manual
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
4-Speed Automatic
AMT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
4
5
Spec
Baleno
Kwid Limited Edition
Claimed Mileage
17.5 km/l
20.4 km/l
City Mileage
14.3 km/l
19.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
20.8 km/l
25.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
28 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
17.5 km/l
20.4 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
37
28
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Baleno
Kwid Limited Edition
Airbags
6
Front airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
2 Rear ISOFIX Points
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
-
Central Locking
Remote Central Locking
-
Side Impact Beams
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
All Seats
Standard
Speed Alert System
Standard — Audible Warning at 120 km/h
-
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Not Available
-
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
Safety Rating
Not Independently Rated
-
Whiplash Protection
Active Head Restraints on Front Seats
-
Lane Change Warning
Not Available
-
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
6
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
6
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
All Seats
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
All Seats
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
-
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
-
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
-
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
-
Spec
Baleno
Kwid Limited Edition
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
360-Degree Surround View
Standard
360 Degree Camera
360-Degree Surround View Camera
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Lights
Standard
-
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear
Standard
Reverse Camera
360-Degree Surround View
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
360-Degree Surround View Camera
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Braking
Not Available
-
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Front Camera
Not Available
-
Parking Distance Sensors
Rear
-
Parking Sensor
Rear
-
Pre-Collision System
Not Available
-
Rain Sensor Wipers
Standard
-
Rear View Camera
360-Degree Surround View
-
Reverse Camera Type
360-Degree Surround View
-
Reversing Camera
360-Degree Surround View
-
Surround View Camera
360-Degree Surround View Camera
Not Available
Spec
Baleno
Kwid Limited Edition
Seat Material
Leatherette Seat Covers
Fabric or cloth trim
Seat Adjustment
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Steering Type
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Available
Folding Rear Seats
60:40 Split Fold
-
Front Armrest
Standard Centre Armrest
-
Rear Armrest
Integrated in Seat Back
-
Front Shoulder Room
1390 mm
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
1365 mm
Not Available
Cup Holders
4
-
Rear AC Vents
Not Available
-
Rear USB Ports
0
-
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Polyurethane / synthetic
Instrument Cluster Type
Analogue with Digital Trip Display
-
Interior Colour Options
2
-
Driver Lumbar Support
Not Available
-
Door Map Pockets
All Four Door Pockets
-
60 40 Split Seat
60:40 Split Fold
Standard
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
Manual
Fabric Seats
Leatherette Seat Covers
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
Manual
Armrest Front
Standard Centre Armrest
-
Armrest Rear
Integrated in Seat Back
-
Boot Space Seats Down
744
-
Driver Seat
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
-
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Panoramic sunroof on GL+, heads-up display on GL+, 9-inch touchscreen on GL+ with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, dual-zone climate control on GL+, paddle shifters on GL+, dual front airbags standard, ABS standard, rear
-
Interior Trim Colour
2
-
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Leatherette Seat Covers
-
Interior Colours
2
-
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Integrated in Seat Back
-
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
Not Available
-
Seat Belt Warning
All Seats
-
Seat Fold Type
60:40 Split Fold
-
Seat Trim
Leatherette Seat Covers
Fabric
Spec
Baleno
Kwid Limited Edition
Infotainment System
9-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Wired Apple CarPlay
Standard
Android Auto
Wired Android Auto
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
4-6
Navigation System
Via Smartphone Mirroring
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
9-inch Digital Cluster
Standard
USB Ports
2
Front and rear USB where listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wired Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Wired Android Auto
Standard
FM Radio
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
-
Voice Recognition
Via Smartphone
-
AUX Input
Not Available
-
Infotainment Screen Size
9-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Not Available
-
Audio Controls On Steering
Standard
-
Infotainment Display
9-inch Touchscreen
-
Rear Usb
2
-
Audio
Standard
-
Audio Speakers
6
4-6
Audio System
Standard
-
Display Audio
9-inch Touchscreen
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2
-
Infotainment Screen
9-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Multi Information Display
Analogue with Digital Trip Display
-
Connected Services
Standard
-
Voice Control
Via Smartphone
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Wired Apple CarPlay
-
Radio
Standard
-
Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
Baleno
Kwid Limited Edition
LED Headlamps
LED Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED DRLs
Standard
Fog Lamps
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Applicable
Alloy Wheel Design
15-inch Polished Alloy Wheels
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
-
Body Cladding
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
6
Official Renault South Africa colours vary by model and dealer stock.
Roof Type
Standard Fixed Roof
-
Wing Mirror Type
Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Mirrors
-
Rear Wiper
Standard
-
Door Handle Finish
Body-Coloured Door Handles
-
Body Type
Hatchback
-
DRL
LED DRLs
Standard
Fog Lights
Front Fog Lamps
-
Front Fog Lights
Front Fog Lamps
-
Led Headlights
LED Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Auto Headlights
Standard
-
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Daytime Running Lights
LED DRLs
Standard
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
5
-
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Body-Coloured Door Handles
-
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Four Windows
-
Exterior Mirror Folding
Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors
-
Front Fog Lamps
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
Headlamp Levelling
LED Projector Headlamps
-
Headlamps
LED Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Headlight Type
LED Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Headlights
LED Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
Sunroof Slide
Not Available
-
Sunroof Tilt
Not Available
-
Spec
Baleno
Kwid Limited Edition
Approach Angle
17 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
22 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
0 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Not Available
-
Ramp Breakover Angle
0 deg
-
Recovery Hooks
1 Rear Tow Hook
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Ramp-over Angle
0 deg
-
Approach Angle Deg
17 deg
-
Breakover Angle
0 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
22 deg
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
150 mm
180 mm
Ground Clearance Min
150 mm
180 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Wading Depth Mm
0 mm
-
Spec
Baleno
Kwid Limited Edition
Tyre Size
185/65 R15
165/70 R14
Wheel Type
15-inch Polished Alloy Wheels
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Full Size Spare
Not Available
Front Brake Disc Diameter
258 mm
-
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
200 mm
-
Parking Brake Type
Conventional Handbrake
-
Tyre Load Index
88
-
Tyre Speed Rating
H
-
Wheel Rim Size
15 Inches
14-inch
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Drum
-
Spare Tyre
Full Size Spare
Not Available
Tyre Type
185/65 R15
-
Wheel Diameter
15 Inches
14-inch
Auto Brake Hold
Conventional Handbrake
-
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Not Available
-
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
-
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
-
Electric Park Brake
Conventional Handbrake
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Conventional Handbrake
Electronic parking brake
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
-
Leather Steering Wheel
Urethane
-
Spare Wheel Size Type
Full Size Spare
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Trim
Urethane
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Wheel Material
15-inch Polished Alloy Wheels
-
Wheel Size Type
15 Inches
-
Wheels
15-inch Polished Alloy Wheels
-
Spec
Baleno
Kwid Limited Edition
Service Interval
15,000 km or 12 Months
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Approx Service Cost
Approx R2,000–R2,500 per Service
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Battery Warranty
12 Months
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Maintenance Plan
Not Included
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Engine Oil Capacity
3.7 l
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Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km or 6 Months
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First Service At
1,000 km Inspection
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Service Plan Duration
Not Included
2 year / 30 000 km
Service Plan Distance
Not Included
2 year / 30 000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment
Underbody Rust Protection
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Service Plan
Not Included
2 year / 30 000 km
Service Intervals
15,000 km or 12 Months
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Spec
Baleno
Kwid Limited Edition
Warranty Years
5
5 Year / 150 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5
5 Year / 150 000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
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Anti-Corrosion Warranty
3 Years Anti-Corrosion
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Basic Warranty
5
5 Year / 150 000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
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Warranty
5
5 Year / 150 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
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Spec
Baleno
Kwid Limited Edition
CO2 Emissions
133 g/km
118 g/km
Start Stop System
Not Available
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Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
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Noise Level
68 dB
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Variable Valve Timing
VVT on Intake Camshaft
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Fuel Octane Requirement
93 RON Unleaded
Petrol
Particulate Filter
Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF)
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Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
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Green NCAP Rating
Not Independently Rated
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Idle CO2 Output
Within Euro 5 Limits
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Fuel Evaporation Control
Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP)
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CO2 Emissions G Km
133
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Spec
Baleno
Kwid Limited Edition
Real-world City Mileage Min
6.0 l/100km
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Real-world City Mileage Max
8.0 l/100km
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Real-world Highway Mileage Min
4.5 l/100km
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Real-world Highway Mileage Max
6.0 l/100km
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Owner Review Count
0
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Spec
Baleno
Kwid Limited Edition
Ownership Role
Flagship
range-specific
Price Zar
341900 ZAR
219999 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
range-specific
Starting Price
341900
219999
Starting Price Zar
341900
219999
In depth: how these cars differ
This Baleno and Kwid Limited Edition comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Baleno 34 vs Kwid Limited Edition 26.
Efficiency index: Baleno 67 vs Kwid Limited Edition 76.
Safety-equipment index: Baleno 87 vs Kwid Limited Edition 91.
Practicality index: Baleno 55 vs Kwid Limited Edition 52.
Ownership-cover index: Baleno 71 vs Kwid Limited Edition not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
Specification Evidence Index
A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Baleno leads by 1 points
Baleno and Kwid Limited Edition are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Baleno
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
67/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
55/100
Ownership
71/100
Kwid Limited Edition
Performance
26/100
Efficiency
76/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
52/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexSuzuki Baleno
leads the specification evidence index with 61 pts
vs 60 pts for Kwid Limited Edition
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Baleno leads. However, Kwid Limited Edition may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
Continue with closely related South African models and comparable body styles.
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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