Suzuki Baleno 1998 vs Toyota Corolla 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 72 HP | |
| Torque: | 103 NM | 131 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 14.4 seconds | |
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Suzuki Baleno is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Baleno engine produces 13 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, but torque is 28 NM less than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Suzuki Baleno reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Baleno consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Baleno could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Baleno consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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 Suzuki Baleno engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Jimny, Suzuki Wagon R+ | Used also on Toyota Carina E | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.38 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Suzuki Baleno is 8 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, width is practically the same , while the height of Suzuki Baleno is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 390 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Baleno is 0.2 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Suzuki Baleno has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
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