Suzuki Baleno 1998 vs Citroen Xsara 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 96 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 134 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Suzuki Baleno is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Baleno engine produces 6 HP more power than Citroen Xsara, but torque is 1 NM less than Citroen Xsara. Thanks to more power Suzuki Baleno reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Baleno is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Baleno consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara, which means that by driving the Suzuki Baleno over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Baleno consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.90 m | 4.17 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.40 m | |
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Suzuki Baleno is smaller. Suzuki Baleno is 27 cm shorter than the Citroen Xsara, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Baleno is 1.3 metres less than that of the Citroen Xsara, which means Suzuki Baleno can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`100 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Suzuki Baleno has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Xsara has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Suzuki Baleno, so Suzuki Baleno quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 600 | |
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