Suzuki Liana 2004 vs Volkswagen Bora 1998
| 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: | 106 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 144 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Suzuki Liana is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Liana engine produces 5 HP more power than Volkswagen Bora, but torque is 1 NM less than Volkswagen Bora. Thanks to more power Suzuki Liana reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Liana is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Liana consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Bora, which means that by driving the Suzuki Liana over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Liana consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Bora. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Vitara | Used also on Volkswagen Golf | |
| 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 Volkswagen Bora 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 2004 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 Bora 1998 1.6 engine: The most common issues with this engine are unstable idle and excessive vibrations. These problems are often resolved by cleaning the fuel injectors or the throttle body. Another frequent source of trouble ... More about Volkswagen Bora 1998 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.35 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.45 m | |
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Suzuki Liana is smaller, but higher. Suzuki Liana is 3 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Bora, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Liana is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 785 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Liana is 1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Bora, which means Suzuki Liana can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
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