Suzuki Baleno 2016 vs Suzuki SX4 2006
| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 99 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 133 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Suzuki Baleno engine produces 13 HP more power than Suzuki SX4, whereas torque is 37 NM more than Suzuki SX4. Despite the higher power, Suzuki Baleno reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Baleno is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Baleno consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki SX4, which means that by driving the Suzuki Baleno over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Baleno consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki SX4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 37 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4 | 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. Suzuki SX4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.56 m | |
| Suzuki Baleno is 11 cm shorter than the Suzuki SX4, 2 cm wider, while the height of Suzuki Baleno is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 355 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1085 litres | 1045 litres | |
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Suzuki Baleno has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Suzuki Baleno has 85 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki SX4. The Suzuki SX4 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Suzuki Baleno (by 40 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Baleno is 0.6 metres less than that of the Suzuki SX4, which means Suzuki Baleno can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`430 | 1`650 | |
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| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 3200 | |
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