Nissan Sentra 1998 vs Suzuki Liana 2004
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 127 HP | 106 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 144 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
| Nissan Sentra engine produces 21 HP more power than Suzuki Liana, whereas torque is 31 NM more than Suzuki Liana. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.9 | |
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The Suzuki Liana is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Sentra consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Liana, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Sentra could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| Suzuki Liana gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 24 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan Almera, Nissan Primera, Nissan Almera Tino | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Vitara | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Liana might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Suzuki Liana 2004 1.6 engine: A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality.
High engine timing chain lifetime.
Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.23 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.55 m | |
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Nissan Sentra is larger, but lower. Nissan Sentra is 28 cm longer than the Suzuki Liana, 2 cm wider, while the height of Nissan Sentra is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 329 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 1600 | |
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