Suzuki Baleno 1995 vs Skoda Octavia 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 | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 134 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
| Suzuki Baleno engine produces 5 HP less power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 11 NM less than Skoda Octavia. Despite less power, Suzuki Baleno reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.6 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 Skoda Octavia, 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 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Vitara | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Seat Ibiza, Seat Toledo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Skoda Octavia 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. | |||
| Skoda Octavia 1998 1.6 engine: This is a simple and reliable engine with an impressive lifespan when properly maintained. However, many of its issues stem from air leaks, so checking hoses and the intake manifold is essential. The ignition ... More about Skoda Octavia 1998 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
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Suzuki Baleno is smaller, but slightly higher. Suzuki Baleno is 13 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Baleno is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 548 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1512 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Suzuki Baleno has 173 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Baleno is 1 metres less than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means Suzuki Baleno can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`738 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Suzuki Baleno has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Octavia has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Suzuki Baleno, so Suzuki Baleno quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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