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: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 84 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 117 NM | 103 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.9 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Suzuki Baleno is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Accent engine produces 1 HP less power than Suzuki Baleno, but torque is 14 NM more than Suzuki Baleno. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Accent reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 6.6 | |
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The Suzuki Baleno is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Accent consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Baleno, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Accent could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Suzuki Baleno gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai Getz | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Jimny, Suzuki Wagon R+ | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Baleno might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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`500 | 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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