Nissan Micra 2017 vs Suzuki Baleno 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 0.9 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Nissan Micra is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Micra and Suzuki Baleno have the same engine power, but Nissan Micra torque is 20 NM more than Suzuki Baleno. Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 4.9 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Baleno is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Micra consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Baleno, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Micra could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Micra consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Baleno. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 37 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Clio, Dacia Logan, Renault Captur, Smart ForFour | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Ignis | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Micra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Micra and Suzuki Baleno are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 355 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1004 litres | 1085 litres | |
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Suzuki Baleno has more luggage space. Nissan Micra has 55 litres less trunk space than the Suzuki Baleno. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Suzuki Baleno (by 81 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 0.3 metres more than that of the Suzuki Baleno. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`530 kg | 1`405 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Nissan Micra scores higher in safety tests, but Suzuki Baleno is better rated in child safety tests. The Nissan Micra scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 6200 | |
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