Suzuki Liana 2001 vs Suzuki Baleno 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| 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: | 103 HP | 96 HP | |
| Torque: | 144 NM | 134 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
| Suzuki Liana engine produces 7 HP more power than Suzuki Baleno, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Suzuki Baleno. Despite the higher power, Suzuki Liana reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Baleno is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Suzuki Liana consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Baleno, which means that by driving the Suzuki Liana over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Suzuki Liana consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Baleno. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 23 years | 15 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 2 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Vitara | |
| 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: | 4.23 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.39 m | |
| Suzuki Liana is 1 cm longer than the Suzuki Baleno, width is practically the same , while the height of Suzuki Liana is 16 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 348 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1062 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Liana is 0.2 metres more than that of the Suzuki Baleno. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | 1`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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