Suzuki Baleno 1995 vs Opel Astra 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 96 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 134 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 15 seconds | |
| Suzuki Baleno engine produces 21 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 6 NM more than Opel Astra. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.5 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Baleno consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Baleno could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Vitara | Used also on Opel Vectra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Baleno might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Astra engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.51 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 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1377 litres | 1500 litres | |
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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: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`590 | 1`605 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Suzuki Baleno has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Suzuki Baleno, so Suzuki Baleno quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.0/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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