Suzuki Liana 2003 vs Suzuki Baleno 1998
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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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: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 106 HP | 96 HP | |
| Torque: | 144 NM | 134 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Suzuki Liana engine produces 10 HP more power than Suzuki Baleno, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Suzuki Baleno. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 8.7 | |
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The Suzuki Liana is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Liana consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Baleno, which means that by driving the Suzuki Liana over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 690 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Vitara | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, 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. | |||
| Suzuki Liana 2003 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: | 4.28 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.39 m | |
| Suzuki Liana is 6 cm longer than the Suzuki Baleno, width is practically the same , while the height of Suzuki Liana is 16 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 279 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1149 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Liana is 0.2 metres more than that of the Suzuki Baleno. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`670 | 1`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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