Suzuki Baleno 1998 vs Toyota Yaris 2007
| 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: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 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 | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 134 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Suzuki Baleno engine produces 37 HP less power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 39 NM less than Toyota Yaris. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 7.2 | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Baleno consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Baleno could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km on highway | 700 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Vitara | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Yaris might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Yaris 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. | |||
| Toyota Yaris 2007 1.8 engine: This engine is generally considered decent, with a lifespan of around 250,000 km. While it doesn’t cause major issues if properly maintained, some common problems still arise.
One of the most frequent ... More about Toyota Yaris 2007 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 3.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.53 m | |
| Suzuki Baleno is 42 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Baleno is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 275 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1183 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Baleno is 0.4 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Suzuki Baleno can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`545 | |
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| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 2000 | |
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