Suzuki Baleno 1995 vs Suzuki Liana 2004
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 121 HP | 106 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 144 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Suzuki Baleno is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Baleno engine produces 15 HP more power than Suzuki Liana, whereas torque is 8 NM more than Suzuki Liana. Thanks to more power Suzuki Baleno reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Liana is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Baleno consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Liana, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Baleno could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Baleno consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Liana. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Liana 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: | 6 years | 24 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Vitara | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Liana might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Suzuki Baleno 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. | |||
| Suzuki Liana 2004 1.6 engine: A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality.
High engine timing chain lifetime.
Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.23 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.55 m | |
| Suzuki Baleno is 15 cm longer than the Suzuki Liana, width is practically the same , while the height of Suzuki Baleno is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1377 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Baleno is 0.2 metres less than that of the Suzuki Liana. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`590 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1600 | |
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