Mazda 626 1998 vs Suzuki Baleno 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 96 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 134 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Mazda 626 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 626 engine produces 19 HP more power than Suzuki Baleno, whereas torque is 36 NM more than Suzuki Baleno. Thanks to more power Mazda 626 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 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 Mazda 626 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Baleno, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 626 could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 626 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Baleno. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 626 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: | 20 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mazda 626 is larger. Mazda 626 is 28 cm longer than the Suzuki Baleno, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 626 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 375 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1677 litres | no data | |
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Mazda 626 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 626 has 165 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Baleno. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 626 is 1 metres more than that of the Suzuki Baleno, which means Mazda 626 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`840 kg | 1`200 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Suzuki Baleno has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mazda 626, so Suzuki Baleno quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 400 | 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 7.0/10 | |
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