Volkswagen Golf 1999 vs Suzuki Baleno 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 133 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 18.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Golf engine produces 7 HP less power than Suzuki Baleno, whereas torque is 2 NM less than Suzuki Baleno. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 7.0 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Baleno, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.40 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is larger. Volkswagen Golf is 2 cm longer than the Suzuki Baleno, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 375 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1470 litres | 1377 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Golf has 85 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Baleno. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 93 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 1.1 metres more than that of the Suzuki Baleno, which means Volkswagen Golf can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`815 | 1`520 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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 Volkswagen Golf, so Suzuki Baleno quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.6/10 | 7.0/10 | |
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