Suzuki Baleno 1998 vs Chrysler Neon 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 103 NM | 177 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
| Suzuki Baleno engine produces 48 HP less power than Chrysler Neon, whereas torque is 74 NM less than Chrysler Neon. Despite less power, Suzuki Baleno reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 10.5 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Baleno is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Baleno consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Neon, which means that by driving the Suzuki Baleno over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Baleno consumes 3.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Neon. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 530 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 670 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 440 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Baleno gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Jimny, Suzuki Wagon R+ | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler Stratus, Dodge Neon | |
| 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 Chrysler Neon 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 | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
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Suzuki Baleno is smaller. Suzuki Baleno is 17 cm shorter than the Chrysler Neon, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Baleno is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 370 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Baleno is 1 metres less than that of the Chrysler Neon, which means Suzuki Baleno can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`100 kg | 1`600 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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