Suzuki Baleno 1995 vs Toyota RAV4 2009
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 121 HP | 158 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 198 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
| Suzuki Baleno engine produces 37 HP less power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 46 NM less than Toyota RAV4. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Baleno is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Suzuki Baleno consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Baleno could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Suzuki Baleno consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota RAV4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus NX, Toyota C-HR | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota RAV4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.72 m | |
| Suzuki Baleno is 4 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, 13 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Baleno is 26 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1377 litres | 1752 litres | |
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Toyota RAV4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Suzuki Baleno has 75 litres less trunk space than the Toyota RAV4. This could mean that the Suzuki Baleno uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota RAV4 (by 375 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Baleno is 1.2 metres less than that of the Toyota RAV4, which means Suzuki Baleno can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`590 | 2`070 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 6400 | |
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