Audi A4 1999 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: | 125 HP | 96 HP | |
| Torque: | 173 NM | 134 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 29 HP more power than Suzuki Baleno, whereas torque is 39 NM more than Suzuki Baleno. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 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 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 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Baleno. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Bora | 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Audi A4 1999 1.8 engine: This engine is known for its reliability and durability, often lasting over 450,000 km with proper maintenance. Regular maintenance, particularly using high-quality oil, is essential to maximize its lifespan and performance.
One of the most common issues is the failure of the vacuum regulator for the intake ... More about Audi A4 1999 1.8 engine | |||
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, if possible |
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: | 1`835 kg | 1`200 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Suzuki Baleno has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Suzuki Baleno, so Suzuki Baleno quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 7.0/10 | |
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