Suzuki Baleno 1998 vs Hyundai Elantra 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 114 HP | |
| Torque: | 103 NM | 143 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Hyundai Elantra is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Baleno engine produces 29 HP less power than Hyundai Elantra, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Hyundai Elantra. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Baleno reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 8.7 | |
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The Suzuki Baleno is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Baleno consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Elantra, which means that by driving the Suzuki Baleno over 15,000 km in a year you can save 315 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| Suzuki Baleno gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Jimny, Suzuki Wagon R+ | Used also on Hyundai Coupe, Hyundai Lantra | |
| 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 Hyundai Elantra 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: | 4.22 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.39 m | |
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Suzuki Baleno is smaller. Suzuki Baleno is 20 cm shorter than the Hyundai Elantra, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 393 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`685 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Suzuki Baleno has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Elantra has serious deffects in 110 percent more cases than Suzuki Baleno, so Suzuki Baleno quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | no data | |
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