Suzuki Baleno 1995 vs Opel Astra 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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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 | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Suzuki Baleno is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Baleno engine produces 5 HP more power than Opel Astra, but torque is 18 NM less than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Suzuki Baleno reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 8.5 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Baleno consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Baleno could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 440'000 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 Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.51 m | |
| Suzuki Baleno is 9 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Baleno is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1377 litres | 1500 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Suzuki Baleno has 105 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. 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 Opel Astra (by 123 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Baleno is 1 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Suzuki Baleno can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`590 | 1`685 | |
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| Quality: | high | average | |
| Suzuki Baleno has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Suzuki Baleno, so Suzuki Baleno quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.0/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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