Suzuki Liana 2004 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008
| 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: | 107 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 144 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
| Suzuki Liana engine produces 5 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, but torque is 4 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Liana consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Liana could require 345 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Liana consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 23 years | 10 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 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Touran, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Golf 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: | 4.23 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.48 m | |
| Suzuki Liana is 3 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Liana is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1305 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`810 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 4200 | |
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