Suzuki Baleno 1998 1.6
Suzuki Baleno 1998 1.6 petrol description
Sedan Suzuki Baleno 1998 1.6 has been produced from August, 1998 to October, 2001. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 96 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 134 Nm (Newton metres) on 3000 revolutions per minute.
This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available.
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This Suzuki Baleno 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 5 litres.
Suzuki Baleno 1998 1.6 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Suzuki Baleno 1998 1.6 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.2 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 175 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Suzuki Baleno 1998 1.6 fuel consumption is 7.3 litres per 100km (13.7 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Suzuki Baleno 1998 - 2001 versions, city fuel economy - 9.4 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 51 litres or 13.47 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 680 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 820 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Suzuki is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. More - Real Suzuki Baleno fuel consumption.
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 1998 1.6 technical data
Model: | Suzuki Baleno 1.6 | ||
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Body style: | Sedan | ||
Production period: | 1998. August ... 2001. October | ||
Engine: | 1590 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 174 g/km |
Power: | 96 HP ON 6000 RPM | Torque: | 134 NM ON 3000 RPM |
Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Top speed: | 175 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 (combined) 9.4 (urban) 6.1 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km (31.4 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres (13.5 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.22m (length) 1.69m (width) 1.39m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | ||
Gross weight: | 1100 kg |
Suzuki Baleno 1998 1.6 engine G16B
Engine displacement | 1590 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 4 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 75 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 90 mm |
Compression ratio | 9.5 : 1 |
Camshaft drive | Timing belt Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher. More service info |
Timing belt change interval | 90,000 km (specified), 60,000 km (recommended) |
Fuel system | Injection |
Suzuki Baleno 1998 1.6 oil type | 5W-30, 5W-40 |
Oil capacity | 5 litres (5.3 quarts) More service info |
Power | 90 - 100 HP ON 6000 RPM |
Torque | 125 - 140 NM ON 3000 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 1990 |
Duration of production | 15 years |
Engine also used on | Suzuki Grand Vitara Suzuki Vitara |
Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design. |
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All Suzuki Baleno sedan [1998 - 2001] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Suzuki Baleno 1998 1.3
Aug 1998 — Feb 2001 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.3 Petrol | 85 HP | 6.6 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Suzuki Baleno 1998 1.6 | 1.6 Petrol | 96 HP | 7.3 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Suzuki Baleno 1998 1.6 Aug 1998 — Mai 2001 | 1.6 Petrol | 96 HP | 8.7 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Suzuki Baleno 1998 1.8
Aug 1998 — Jul 2000 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 10.2 seconds |
1.8 Petrol | 121 HP | 7.7 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Suzuki Baleno 1998 1.8
Aug 1998 — Jul 2000 Most powerfull petrol version (121 HP) |
1.8 Petrol | 121 HP | 9.2 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Suzuki Baleno 1999 1.9 TD Jan 1999 — Jul 2000 | 1.9 Diesel | 75 HP | 7.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |