Suzuki Liana 2003 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| 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 | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 144 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
| Suzuki Liana engine produces 1 HP more power than Opel Astra, but torque is 6 NM less than Opel Astra. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 6.5 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Liana consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Liana could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 23 years | 7 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 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Meriva | |
| 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: | 4.28 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.46 m | |
| Suzuki Liana is 3 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Liana is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 279 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1149 litres | 1330 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Suzuki Liana has 101 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. This could mean that the Suzuki Liana uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 181 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Liana is 0.5 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Suzuki Liana can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`670 | 1`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
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