Suzuki Baleno 1998 vs Suzuki Liana 2001
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 96 HP | 103 HP | |
| Torque: | 134 NM | 144 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
| Suzuki Baleno engine produces 7 HP less power than Suzuki Liana, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Suzuki Liana. Despite less power, Suzuki Baleno reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Baleno is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Suzuki Baleno consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Liana, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Baleno could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Suzuki Baleno consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Liana. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 23 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Vitara | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Vitara | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Liana might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.23 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.55 m | |
| Suzuki Baleno is 1 cm shorter than the Suzuki Liana, width is practically the same , while the height of Suzuki Baleno is 16 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 348 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1062 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Baleno is 0.2 metres less than that of the Suzuki Liana. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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