Suzuki Baleno 1998 Sedan

This generation of Suzuki Baleno has been produced from August, 1998 to October, 2001. We can provide information about 6 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.

This Suzuki is available with three petrol engines with displacement from 1.3 to 1.8 litres and power of from 85 to 121 horsepower un one diesel engine with displacement 1.9 litres and power of 75 HP.
The car is available with both manual (4 versions), as well as automatic (2 versions) gearbox.

Suzuki Baleno 1998 sedan average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 6.6 to 9.2 litres per 100km, but for diesel engine - approximately 7 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Suzuki Baleno 1998 sedan petrol engine version is Suzuki Baleno 1.3, consuming 6.6 litres per 100km.
According to user reviews, Suzuki Baleno real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 7 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy. For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Suzuki Baleno modification.

Suzuki Baleno 1998 sedan CO2 emissions are from 158 to 220 grams per kilometer. Suzuki Baleno version with the lowest CO2 emissions is Suzuki Baleno 1.3, which produces 158 grams of CO2 per one kilometer.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 10.2 seconds has Suzuki Baleno 1.8 version, conversely the tardiest one is Suzuki Baleno 1.3 reaching this speed only in 12.5 seconds. The maximum top speed is 185 km/h for the 1.8 petrol 121 hp version (Suzuki Baleno 1.8).

Lenght of Suzuki Baleno is 422 cm, it is medium size car. For comparison - Suzuki Baleno is about 8 cm longer than Volkswagen Polo sedan, but 7 cm shorter than Ford Escort sedan. Suzuki Baleno gross weight is 1100 kg, which is about 20 percent lighter than the average for this age and class.

This Suzuki is very cheap for its class - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 750 €. Users calculated Suzuki Baleno 1998 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2500 € cost per year and 0.40 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 48%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 28% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Suzuki Baleno for your situation and driving habits here! Our review authors managed to sell their Suzuki Baleno in average time of 2 weeks. Below you will find more detailed information about Suzuki Baleno prices and costs.

Suzuki Baleno modifications

Suzuki Baleno safety

During safety testing Suzuki Baleno has obtained 2 stars from five, which means quite low safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Suzuki Baleno is evaluated with two stars, and for pedestrian protection Suzuki Baleno got two stars.

Suzuki Baleno prices

Suzuki Baleno 1998 - 2001 sedan price in Latvia is from 300 € to 1600 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Suzuki Baleno price is below average - Suzuki Baleno is approximately for 58 percents cheaper then average sedans of this age (compare sedans 1998 - 2001 prices). Despite of relatively low price Suzuki Baleno quality is above average (see below), so this Suzuki can be a good buy.