Suzuki Liana 2001 vs Mazda 323 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.3 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: | 103 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 144 NM | 108 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 15.3 seconds | |
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Suzuki Liana is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Liana engine produces 28 HP more power than Mazda 323, whereas torque is 36 NM more than Mazda 323. Thanks to more power Suzuki Liana reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Suzuki Liana consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323, which means that by driving the Suzuki Liana over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Suzuki Liana consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 323 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Vitara | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda 323 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. | |||
| Suzuki Liana 2001 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 | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.42 m | |
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Suzuki Liana is smaller, but higher. Suzuki Liana is 2 cm shorter than the Mazda 323, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Liana is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 348 litres | 355 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1062 litres | 1000 litres | |
| Suzuki Liana has 7 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 323. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Suzuki Liana (by 62 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Liana is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mazda 323, which means Suzuki Liana can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | 1`585 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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