Suzuki Baleno 1995 vs Citroen Xsara 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 96 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 134 NM | 147 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Citroen Xsara is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Baleno engine produces 14 HP less power than Citroen Xsara, whereas torque is 13 NM less than Citroen Xsara. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Baleno reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Citroen Xsara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Baleno consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Baleno could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen Xsara gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Vitara | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen C3, Peugeot 207, Peugeot 206 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen Xsara might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Citroen Xsara 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 | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.42 m | |
| Suzuki Baleno is 1 cm longer than the Citroen Xsara, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Baleno is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Baleno is 0.9 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`200 | 1`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.0/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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