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: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 121 HP | 103 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 144 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Suzuki Baleno is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Baleno engine produces 18 HP more power than Suzuki Liana, whereas torque is 8 NM more than Suzuki Liana. Thanks to more power Suzuki Baleno reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Liana is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Baleno consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Baleno consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Liana. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Liana gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 23 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Suzuki Baleno 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 | 4.23 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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