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: | 106 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 144 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Liana engine produces 4 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, but torque is 4 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Despite the higher power, Suzuki Liana reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 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 0.8 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 120 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Liana is 1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Suzuki Liana can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`810 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 4200 | |
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