Volkswagen Polo 2014 vs Suzuki Baleno 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 95 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.3 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Suzuki Baleno is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 15 HP less power than Suzuki Baleno, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Suzuki Baleno. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 4.9 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Baleno is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Baleno, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Polo could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Polo consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Baleno. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 37 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.97 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
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Volkswagen Polo is smaller. Volkswagen Polo is 2 cm shorter than the Suzuki Baleno, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 355 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
952 litres | 1085 litres | |
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Suzuki Baleno has more luggage space. Volkswagen Polo has 75 litres less trunk space than the Suzuki Baleno. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Suzuki Baleno (by 133 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.6 metres more than that of the Suzuki Baleno, which means Volkswagen Polo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`570 kg | 1`405 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Polo scores higher in safety tests, but Suzuki Baleno is better rated in child safety tests. The Volkswagen Polo scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 6200 | |
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