Peugeot 208 2015 vs Suzuki Baleno 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Peugeot 208 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 208 engine produces 20 HP more power than Suzuki Baleno, whereas torque is 85 NM more than Suzuki Baleno. Thanks to more power Peugeot 208 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.2 | |
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The Suzuki Baleno is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 208 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Baleno, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 208 could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 37 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 208 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Opel Combo, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | 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. Peugeot 208 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Peugeot 208 2015 1.2 engine: Because the timing belt is placed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to axial play in the crankshaft. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.96 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 208 is 3 cm shorter than the Suzuki Baleno, width is practically the same , while the height of Peugeot 208 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 311 litres | 355 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1076 litres | 1085 litres | |
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Suzuki Baleno has more luggage space. Peugeot 208 has 44 litres less trunk space than the Suzuki Baleno. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Suzuki Baleno (by 9 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 208 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Suzuki Baleno, which means Peugeot 208 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`630 | 1`405 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | no data | |
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