Suzuki Baleno 1995 vs Peugeot 306 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 121 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Suzuki Baleno is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Baleno engine produces 9 HP more power than Peugeot 306, but torque is 3 NM less than Peugeot 306. Thanks to more power Suzuki Baleno reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 8.4 | |
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The Suzuki Baleno is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Baleno consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 306, which means that by driving the Suzuki Baleno over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 306 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Peugeot 306 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Citroen Xantia | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 306 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Suzuki Baleno is 4 cm longer than the Peugeot 306, 1 cm wider, while the height of Suzuki Baleno is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1377 litres | no data | |
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Peugeot 306 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Suzuki Baleno has 65 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 306. 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 Peugeot 306, which means Suzuki Baleno can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`590 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Suzuki Baleno has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 306 has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Suzuki Baleno, so Suzuki Baleno quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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