Suzuki Liana 2004 vs Nissan Sentra 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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 107 HP | 127 HP | |
| Torque: | 144 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Suzuki Liana engine produces 20 HP less power than Nissan Sentra, whereas torque is 31 NM less than Nissan Sentra. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 7.7 | |
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The Nissan Sentra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Liana consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Sentra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Liana could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 8 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 Nissan Almera, Nissan Primera, Nissan Almera Tino | |
| 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 2004 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: | 4.23 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.41 m | |
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Suzuki Liana is smaller, but higher. Suzuki Liana is 28 cm shorter than the Nissan Sentra, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Liana is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 329 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | no data | |
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