Suzuki Baleno 1995 vs Volvo V40 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.9 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 96 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 134 NM | 183 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Baleno engine produces 44 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 49 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Baleno reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 9.3 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 Volvo V40, 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 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 640 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 | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Vitara | Used also on Volvo S40 | |
| 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 Volvo V40 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 | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.41 m | |
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Suzuki Baleno is smaller, but higher. Suzuki Baleno is 10 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Baleno is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1421 litres | |
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Volvo V40 has more luggage space. Suzuki Baleno has 38 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Baleno is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volvo V40, which means Suzuki Baleno can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.0/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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