Suzuki Baleno 1995 vs Volkswagen Golf 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 133 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 18.5 seconds | |
| Suzuki Baleno engine produces 7 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 5.2 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Baleno consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, 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 | 1270 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf 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 | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
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Suzuki Baleno is smaller. Suzuki Baleno is 2 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Baleno is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1377 litres | 1470 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Suzuki Baleno has 85 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 93 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 Volkswagen Golf, which means Suzuki Baleno can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`520 | 1`815 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Suzuki Baleno has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Golf, so Suzuki Baleno quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.0/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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