Opel Astra 2004 vs Suzuki Liana 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Opel Astra engine produces 11 HP more power than Suzuki Liana, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Suzuki Liana. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.3 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Astra consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Liana, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Meriva, Opel Corsa, Opel Combo | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Astra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Suzuki Liana 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: | 4.25 m | 4.23 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.55 m | |
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Opel Astra is larger, but lower. Opel Astra is 2 cm longer than the Suzuki Liana, 6 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1330 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.5 metres more than that of the Suzuki Liana, which means Opel Astra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1600 | |
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