Suzuki Baleno 1995 vs Opel Astra 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
| Suzuki Baleno engine produces 26 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 95 NM less than Opel Astra. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 5.9 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Baleno consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 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 Suzuki Baleno engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Citroen Xantia, Suzuki Vitara | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Signum | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Baleno might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Astra 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 | 4.29 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`520 | 1`770 | |
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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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