Renault Megane 2000 vs Suzuki Baleno 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Renault Megane) 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 Baleno) 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." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 65 HP | 96 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 134 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.9 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Suzuki Baleno is a more dynamic driving. Renault Megane engine produces 31 HP less power than Suzuki Baleno, whereas torque is 14 NM less than Suzuki Baleno. Due to the lower power, Renault Megane reaches 100 km/h speed 6.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 7.3 | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Megane consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Baleno, which means that by driving the Renault Megane over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.16 m | 3.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.40 m | |
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Renault Megane is larger. Renault Megane is 26 cm longer than the Suzuki Baleno, 1 cm wider, while the height of Renault Megane is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 348 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1210 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Megane is 1.3 metres more than that of the Suzuki Baleno, which means Renault Megane can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Suzuki Baleno has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Megane has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Suzuki Baleno, so Suzuki Baleno quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | no data | |
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