Alfa Romeo 145 1999 vs Suzuki Baleno 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 144 HP | 96 HP | |
| Torque: | 169 NM | 134 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 145 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 145 engine produces 48 HP more power than Suzuki Baleno, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Suzuki Baleno. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 145 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Baleno is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 145 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Baleno, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 145 could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 145 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Baleno. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.06 m | 3.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.40 m | |
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Alfa Romeo 145 is larger. Alfa Romeo 145 is 16 cm longer than the Suzuki Baleno, 2 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo 145 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1130 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 145 is 1.6 metres more than that of the Suzuki Baleno, which means Alfa Romeo 145 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`715 | 1`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Suzuki Baleno has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 145 has serious deffects in 155 percent more cases than Suzuki Baleno, so Suzuki Baleno quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | no data | |
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