BMW 1 series 2004 vs Suzuki Liana 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 1 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Suzuki Liana) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 103 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 144 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 60 HP more power than Suzuki Liana, whereas torque is 196 NM more than Suzuki Liana. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 1 series consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Liana, which means that by driving the BMW 1 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Liana. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 1 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Suzuki Liana) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 1 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 25 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | 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 BMW 1 series 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 2001 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: | 4.23 m | 4.23 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.55 m | |
| BMW 1 series and Suzuki Liana are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 348 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1150 litres | 1062 litres | |
| BMW 1 series has 18 litres less trunk space than the Suzuki Liana. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 1 series (by 88 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 1 metres more than that of the Suzuki Liana, which means BMW 1 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 800 | |
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