Suzuki Liana 2001 vs Volkswagen Golf 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 103 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 144 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Liana engine produces 13 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 11 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Liana reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Liana consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Liana consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 4 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 Volkswagen Passat, Skoda Octavia, 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. | |||
| 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. Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.6 engine: Owners of vehicles with this engine often report difficulties starting in cold weather. Carbon buildup tends to cause sticking in the intake valves, throttle body, and EGR valve, leading to performance ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.23 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.48 m | |
| Suzuki Liana is 3 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Liana is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 348 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1062 litres | 1305 litres | |
| Suzuki Liana has 2 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 243 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Liana is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, 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`810 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1800 | |
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