Opel Astra 1999 vs Suzuki Baleno 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Opel Astra engine produces 26 HP more power than Suzuki Baleno, whereas torque is 95 NM more than Suzuki Baleno. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 7.0 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Astra consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Baleno, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 630'000 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 Suzuki Baleno engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Signum | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Citroen Xantia, 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 Opel Astra 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: | 4.29 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.46 m | |
| Opel Astra is 9 cm shorter than the Suzuki Baleno, 2 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 375 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | 1377 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Opel Astra has 105 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Baleno. The Suzuki Baleno may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 123 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 1 metres more than that of the Suzuki Baleno, which means Opel Astra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`520 | |
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| Quality: | average | high | |
| Suzuki Baleno has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Suzuki Baleno, so Suzuki Baleno quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.0/10 | |
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