Suzuki Baleno 1995 vs Opel Astra 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 | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 134 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Suzuki Baleno is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Baleno engine produces 21 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 6 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Suzuki Baleno reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Vitara | Used also on Opel Vectra | |
| 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 Opel Astra 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 | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.51 m | |
| Suzuki Baleno is 9 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Baleno is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1500 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Suzuki Baleno has 105 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. This could mean that the Suzuki Baleno uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Baleno is 1 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Suzuki Baleno can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`605 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Suzuki Baleno has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 40 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 | 7.5/10 | |
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