Suzuki Baleno 1995 vs Volkswagen Polo 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 96 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 134 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 13 seconds | |
| Suzuki Baleno engine produces 4 HP less power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 6 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 9.1 | |
| Suzuki Baleno consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that by driving the Suzuki Baleno over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 490 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km on highway | 670 km on highway | ||
| Suzuki Baleno 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 | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Vitara | Used also on Volkswagen Golf | |
| 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 Volkswagen Polo 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 | 4.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
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Suzuki Baleno is larger. Suzuki Baleno is 24 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 5 cm wider, while the height of Suzuki Baleno is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1250 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Suzuki Baleno has 15 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. 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 | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Baleno is 1.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo, which means Suzuki Baleno can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`550 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Suzuki Baleno has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Suzuki Baleno, so Suzuki Baleno quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.0/10 | 7.0/10 | |
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