Suzuki Baleno 1995 vs Skoda Octavia 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
| Suzuki Baleno engine produces 35 HP less power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Skoda Octavia. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 5.2 | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Baleno consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Baleno could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| Skoda Octavia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 560'000 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 Suzuki Baleno engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Citroen Xantia, Suzuki Vitara | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Seat Toledo | |
| 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 Skoda Octavia 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 | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
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Suzuki Baleno is smaller, but slightly higher. Suzuki Baleno is 13 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Baleno is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 548 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1377 litres | 1512 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Suzuki Baleno has 173 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Octavia (by 135 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Baleno is 1 metres less than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means Suzuki Baleno can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`520 | 1`865 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Suzuki Baleno has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Octavia has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Suzuki Baleno, so Suzuki Baleno quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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