Suzuki Baleno 1995 vs Audi A4 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 96 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 134 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Baleno engine produces 54 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 76 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Baleno reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Baleno is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Baleno consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Suzuki Baleno over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Baleno consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Audi A4 1996: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Vitara | Used also on Audi A6 | |
| 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 Audi A4 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 | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.42 m | |
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Suzuki Baleno is smaller, but slightly higher. Suzuki Baleno is 10 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Baleno is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1250 litres | |
| Suzuki Baleno has 15 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Baleno is 1.3 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Suzuki Baleno can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`915 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Suzuki Baleno has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Suzuki Baleno, so Suzuki Baleno quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.0/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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