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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| 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: | n/a seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
| Suzuki Baleno engine produces 18 HP more power than Suzuki Liana, whereas torque is 8 NM more than Suzuki Liana. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 7.9 | |
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The Suzuki Liana is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Baleno consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| Suzuki Liana gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 24 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. | |||
| Suzuki Liana 2001 1.6 engine: A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality.
High engine timing chain lifetime.
Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur. | |||
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 (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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