Suzuki Baleno 1998 vs Volkswagen Bora 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 103 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Bora is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Baleno engine produces 16 HP less power than Volkswagen Bora, whereas torque is 42 NM less than Volkswagen Bora. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Baleno reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Baleno is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Baleno consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Bora, which means that by driving the Suzuki Baleno over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Baleno consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Bora. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 480'000 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 Volkswagen Bora engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Jimny, Suzuki Wagon R+ | Used also on Volkswagen Golf | |
| 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 Volkswagen Bora 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Bora 1998 1.6 engine: The most common issues with this engine are unstable idle and excessive vibrations. These problems are often resolved by cleaning the fuel injectors or the throttle body.
Another frequent source of trouble ... More about Volkswagen Bora 1998 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.45 m | |
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Suzuki Baleno is smaller. Suzuki Baleno is 16 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Bora, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Baleno is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 785 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Baleno is 1.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Bora, which means Suzuki Baleno can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1400 | |
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