Suzuki Baleno 1995 vs Opel Astra 1998

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Suzuki Baleno
1995 - 2002
Opel Astra
1998 - 2004
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD)
Suzuki Baleno is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Opel Astra can be equipped only with front wheel drive.
Engines: 1.3 - 1.91.2 - 2.2

Performance

Power: 75 - 121 HP68 - 200 HP
Torque: 103 - 152 NM110 - 280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.2 - 12.5 seconds7.8 - 17.5 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.9 - 9.24.8 - 9.6
Suzuki Baleno petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than Opel Astra. On average, Suzuki Baleno equipped with diesel engines consume 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.38 m4.29 m
Width: 1.69 m1.71 m
Height: 1.46 m1.51 m
Suzuki Baleno is 9 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Baleno is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 375 litres480 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1377 litres1500 litres
Opel Astra has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, Suzuki Baleno has 105 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. This could mean that the Suzuki Baleno uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 123 litres).
Turning diameter: 9.8 meters10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Suzuki Baleno is 1 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Suzuki Baleno can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`459~ 1`706
Safety:
Quality:
above average

average
Average price (€): 800800
Rating in user reviews: 7.0/10 7.5/10
Pros and Cons: Suzuki Baleno has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
Opel Astra has
  • lower fuel consumption for diesel engines
  • roomier boot
  • higher safety
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