Suzuki Baleno 1995 vs Renault Megane 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 | 107 HP | |
| Torque: | 134 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Baleno engine produces 11 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 14 NM less than Renault Megane. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Baleno reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Suzuki Baleno consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Baleno could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Baleno consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 26 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Vitara | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Megane 2000 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Megane 2000 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.42 m | |
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Suzuki Baleno is smaller, but slightly higher. Suzuki Baleno is 6 cm shorter than the Renault Megane, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Baleno is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1600 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Suzuki Baleno has 110 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Baleno is 0.9 metres less than that of the Renault Megane, which means Suzuki Baleno can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`695 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Suzuki Baleno has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Suzuki Baleno, so Suzuki Baleno quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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