Audi A4 1996 vs Suzuki Baleno 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 96 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 134 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 54 HP more power than Suzuki Baleno, whereas torque is 76 NM more than Suzuki Baleno. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Baleno is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Baleno, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Baleno. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Audi A4 has 4x4: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A6 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, 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 Baleno might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A4 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
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Audi A4 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A4 is 10 cm longer than the Suzuki Baleno, 4 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 375 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | no data | |
| Audi A4 has 15 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Baleno. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 1.3 metres more than that of the Suzuki Baleno, which means Audi A4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`915 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Suzuki Baleno has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Suzuki Baleno, so Suzuki Baleno quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.0/10 | |
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