Hyundai Accent 2003 vs Suzuki Baleno 1998
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 96 HP | |
| Torque: | 143 NM | 134 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Hyundai Accent is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Accent engine produces 9 HP more power than Suzuki Baleno, whereas torque is 9 NM more than Suzuki Baleno. Thanks to more power Hyundai Accent reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.3 | |
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The Hyundai Accent is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Accent consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Baleno, which means that by driving the Hyundai Accent over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| Suzuki Baleno gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Elantra, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Vitara | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Hyundai Accent engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.39 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Accent and Suzuki Baleno are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 321 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Accent is 0.1 metres more than that of the Suzuki Baleno. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`550 | 1`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Suzuki Baleno has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Accent has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Suzuki Baleno, so Suzuki Baleno quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 1000 | |
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