Suzuki Baleno 1995 vs Volkswagen Polo 1997

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Suzuki Baleno
1995 - 2002
Volkswagen Polo
1997 - 2000
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 Volkswagen Polo can be equipped only with front wheel drive.
Engines: 1.3 - 1.91.4 - 1.9

Performance

Power: 75 - 121 HP60 - 100 HP
Torque: 103 - 152 NM116 - 140 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.2 - 12.5 seconds10.9 - 16.9 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.9 - 9.25.1 - 9.1
Suzuki Baleno petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Polo. On average, Suzuki Baleno equipped with diesel engines consume 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo.
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Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.38 m4.14 m
Width: 1.69 m1.64 m
Height: 1.46 m1.43 m
Suzuki Baleno is larger.
Suzuki Baleno is 24 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 5 cm wider, while the height of Suzuki Baleno is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 375 litres390 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1377 litres1250 litres
Despite its longer length, Suzuki Baleno has 15 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. 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 Suzuki Baleno (by 127 litres).
Turning diameter: 9.8 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Suzuki Baleno is 1.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo, which means Suzuki Baleno can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`459~ 1`545
Safety:
Quality:
above average

above average
Average price (€): 6001000
Rating in user reviews: 7.0/10 7.0/10
Pros and Cons: Suzuki Baleno has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
Volkswagen Polo has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • higher safety
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