Hyundai Elantra 1995 vs Suzuki Baleno 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 128 HP | 121 HP | |
| Torque: | 162 NM | 152 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Hyundai Elantra is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Elantra engine produces 7 HP more power than Suzuki Baleno, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Suzuki Baleno. Thanks to more power Hyundai Elantra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 7.7 | |
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The Suzuki Baleno is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Elantra consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Baleno, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Elantra could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| Suzuki Baleno gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Hyundai Elantra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Coupe, Hyundai Lantra | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Elantra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.39 m | |
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Hyundai Elantra is larger. Hyundai Elantra is 20 cm longer than the Suzuki Baleno, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 393 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 9.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`685 | 1`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Suzuki Baleno has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Elantra has serious deffects in 110 percent more cases than Suzuki Baleno, so Suzuki Baleno quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 1000 | |
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