Suzuki Baleno 1995 vs Mazda 626 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 96 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 134 NM | 153 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Suzuki Baleno is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Baleno engine produces 6 HP more power than Mazda 626, but torque is 19 NM less than Mazda 626. Thanks to more power Suzuki Baleno reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Baleno is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Baleno consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626, which means that by driving the Suzuki Baleno over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Baleno consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 626 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Vitara | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
| Suzuki Baleno is 21 cm shorter than the Mazda 626, width is practically the same , while the height of Suzuki Baleno is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1315 litres | |
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Mazda 626 has more luggage space. Suzuki Baleno has 55 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 626. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Baleno is 1 metres less than that of the Mazda 626, which means Suzuki Baleno can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Suzuki Baleno has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 626 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Suzuki Baleno, so Suzuki Baleno quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.0/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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