Suzuki Baleno 1995 vs Hyundai Accent 1999
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 86 HP | |
| Torque: | 103 NM | 114 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
| Suzuki Baleno engine produces 1 HP less power than Hyundai Accent, whereas torque is 11 NM less than Hyundai Accent. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Baleno is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Suzuki Baleno consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Accent, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Baleno could require 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Suzuki Baleno consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Accent. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Jimny, Suzuki Wagon R+ | Used also on Hyundai Getz | |
| 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 Hyundai Accent 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 | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.40 m | |
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Suzuki Baleno is larger. Suzuki Baleno is 14 cm longer than the Hyundai Accent, 2 cm wider, while the height of Suzuki Baleno is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 375 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1377 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Baleno is 0.1 metres less than that of the Hyundai Accent. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`520 | 1`480 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Suzuki Baleno has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Accent has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Suzuki Baleno, so Suzuki Baleno quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | no data | |
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