Suzuki Baleno 1995 vs Peugeot 307 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
| Suzuki Baleno engine produces 15 HP less power than Peugeot 307, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Peugeot 307. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 5.4 | |
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The Peugeot 307 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Baleno consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 307, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Baleno could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1330 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 307 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: | 12 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Citroen Xantia, Suzuki Vitara | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 206, Citroen C5, Peugeot 306 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Peugeot 307 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 | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.51 m | |
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Suzuki Baleno is smaller. Suzuki Baleno is 4 cm shorter than the Peugeot 307, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Baleno is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 340 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1377 litres | 1540 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Suzuki Baleno has 35 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 307. The Peugeot 307 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 307 (by 163 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Baleno is 1.2 metres less than that of the Peugeot 307, which means Suzuki Baleno can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`520 | 1`984 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Peugeot 307 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Suzuki Baleno, so Peugeot 307 quality could be a bit better. | ||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.0/10 | 6.9/10 | |
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