Suzuki Baleno 1995 vs Ford Focus 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.8 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Suzuki Baleno engine produces 40 HP less power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 115 NM less than Ford Focus. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 5.4 | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Baleno consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, 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 | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Suzuki Baleno is 7 cm shorter than the Ford Focus, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Baleno is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1377 litres | 1580 litres | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage space. Suzuki Baleno has 145 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Focus (by 203 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Baleno is 1.1 metres less than that of the Ford Focus, which means Suzuki Baleno can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`520 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Suzuki Baleno has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Suzuki Baleno, so Suzuki Baleno quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.0/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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