Suzuki Baleno 1998 vs Seat Toledo 1996
| 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 | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Seat Toledo is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Baleno engine produces 16 HP less power than Seat Toledo, whereas torque is 37 NM less than Seat Toledo. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Baleno reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Baleno is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Baleno consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Toledo, which means that by driving the Suzuki Baleno over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Baleno consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Toledo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 690 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 | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 4 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 Seat Ibiza, Seat Cordoba | |
| 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 Seat Toledo 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 | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
| Suzuki Baleno is 10 cm shorter than the Seat Toledo, 3 cm wider, while the height of Suzuki Baleno is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1360 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Baleno is 0.7 metres less than that of the Seat Toledo, which means Suzuki Baleno can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`680 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Suzuki Baleno has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Toledo has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Suzuki Baleno, so Suzuki Baleno quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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