Suzuki Baleno 1998 1.8

Suzuki Baleno 1998 1.8 petrol description

Sedan Suzuki Baleno 1998 1.8 has been produced from August, 1998 to July, 2000. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 121 horsepower on 6200 rpm - this is the most powerfull Suzuki Baleno 1998 - 2001 version and torque 152 Nm (Newton metres) on 3400 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 220 000 and 370 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Suzuki Baleno 1.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.7 litres.

Suzuki Baleno 1998 1.8 has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
The maximum speed of this car is 175 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Suzuki Baleno 1998 1.8 fuel consumption is 9.2 litres per 100km (10.9 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 12.6 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 51 litres or 13.47 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 540 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 700 kilometers on highway.

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.

With the same engine there is also Suzuki Baleno version with manual gearbox (Suzuki Baleno 1998 1.8 MT) available, which manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1.5 litres per 100 km or 16 % - 7.7 litres per 100 km.
Suzuki Baleno 1998

Suzuki Baleno 1998 1.8 technical data

Model: Suzuki Baleno 1.8
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 1998. August ... 2000. July 
Engine: 1839 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 220 g/km
Power: 121 HP ON 6200 RPM Torque: 152 NM ON 3400 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 175 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: no data
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.2 (combined) 12.6 (urban) 7.2 (highway)
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 1.8 engine J18A

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 220,000 to 370,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1839 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 84 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 83 mm
Compression ratio 9.8 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Suzuki Baleno 1998 1.8 oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.7 litres (5 quarts)
Power 121 - 124 HP ON 6200 RPM
Torque 152 NM ON 3400 RPM
Start of production (year) 1996
Duration of production 6 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 1999 onwards.

All Suzuki Baleno sedan [1998 - 2001] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
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)
Suzuki Baleno 1998 reviews
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