Suzuki Liana 2001 vs Renault Megane 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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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: | 103 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 144 NM | 152 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Renault Megane is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Liana engine produces 12 HP less power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 8 NM less than Renault Megane. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Liana reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Suzuki Liana consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Liana could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Liana consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 26 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 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Megane might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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. Renault Megane 2002 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Megane 2002 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.23 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.46 m | |
| Suzuki Liana is 2 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Liana is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 348 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1062 litres | 1190 litres | |
| Suzuki Liana has 18 litres more trunk space than the Renault Megane. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 128 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Liana is 0.5 metres less than that of the Renault Megane, which means Suzuki Liana can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | 1`725 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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