Volvo V40 1996 vs Suzuki Baleno 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 96 HP | |
| Torque: | 183 NM | 134 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V40 engine produces 44 HP more power than Suzuki Baleno, whereas torque is 49 NM more than Suzuki Baleno. Thanks to more power Volvo V40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Baleno is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V40 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Baleno, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V40 could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V40 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Baleno. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo S40 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, 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 Volvo V40 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: | 4.48 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.46 m | |
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Volvo V40 is larger, but lower. Volvo V40 is 10 cm longer than the Suzuki Baleno, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V40 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 413 litres | 375 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1421 litres | no data | |
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Volvo V40 has more luggage capacity. Volvo V40 has 38 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Baleno. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V40 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Suzuki Baleno, which means Volvo V40 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`740 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.4/10 | 7.0/10 | |
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