Volkswagen Bora 1998 vs Suzuki Baleno 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 103 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Bora is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Bora engine produces 16 HP more power than Suzuki Baleno, whereas torque is 42 NM more than Suzuki Baleno. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Bora reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Baleno is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Bora consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Baleno, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Bora could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Bora consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Baleno. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Bora engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volkswagen Golf | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Jimny, Suzuki Wagon R+ | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.38 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.39 m | |
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Volkswagen Bora is larger. Volkswagen Bora is 16 cm longer than the Suzuki Baleno, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Bora is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
785 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Bora is 1.2 metres more than that of the Suzuki Baleno, which means Volkswagen Bora can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`720 kg | 1`100 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
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