Volkswagen Bora 1998 vs Suzuki Liana 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 103 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 144 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Bora engine produces 2 HP less power than Suzuki Liana, but torque is 1 NM more than Suzuki Liana. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Liana is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Bora consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Liana, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Bora could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Bora consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Liana. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 24 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volkswagen Golf | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4, 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. | |||
| 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 Suzuki Liana 2002 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.35 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.54 m | |
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Volkswagen Bora is larger, but lower. Volkswagen Bora is 3 cm longer than the Suzuki Liana, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Bora is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
785 litres | no data | |
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Suzuki Liana has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Bora has 25 litres less trunk space than the Suzuki Liana. This could mean that the Volkswagen Bora uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Bora is 1 metres more than that of the Suzuki Liana, which means Volkswagen Bora can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`720 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
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