Suzuki Baleno 1998 vs Volkswagen Polo 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 103 NM | 116 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 16 seconds | |
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Suzuki Baleno is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Baleno engine produces 25 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, but torque is 13 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Suzuki Baleno reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Suzuki Baleno consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that by driving the Suzuki Baleno over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Suzuki Baleno consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Baleno gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 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 Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Vento | |
| 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 Volkswagen Polo 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 | 4.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.41 m | |
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Suzuki Baleno is larger, but slightly lower. Suzuki Baleno is 8 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 5 cm wider, while the height of Suzuki Baleno is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 760 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Baleno is 1.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo, which means Suzuki Baleno can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`455 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Suzuki Baleno has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Polo, so Suzuki Baleno quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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