Opel Astra F or Suzuki Baleno (EG)?

1991–1998 vs 1995–2002 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Sedan/Wagon/Convertible vs Hatchback 3-door/Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: Astra F 4,290 mm, Baleno (EG) 4,300 mm — a 1 cm difference.
Boot: Astra F 490 l, Baleno (EG) 448 l.
Lowest consumption: Astra F 5.6 l/100 km, Baleno (EG) 5.8 l/100 km.
Power: Astra F 44–110 kW, Baleno (EG) 55–72 kW.
Standard equipment: Astra F 10 items (GL), Baleno (EG) 15 items (GL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Opel Astra F1991–1998 · 11 engines · GL, CD, GSi, ClubSpecifications →Listings →

Suzuki Baleno (EG)1995–2002 · 3 engines · GL, GLX, GSSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Opel Astra F1991–1998no listings	Suzuki Baleno (EG)1995–2002no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,051 mm–4,290 mm	Length3,870 mm–4,300 mm
Width	Width1,688 mm	Width1,690 mm
Height	Height1,395 mm–1,490 mm	Height1,390 mm–1,450 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,517 mm	Wheelbase2,480 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm–145 mm	Ground clearance150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume260 l–490 l	Trunk volume280 l–448 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,000 kg–1,230 kg	Curb weight890 kg–1,105 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank52 l	Fuel tank51 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1991–1998	Production years1995–2002
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Sedan, Wagon, Convertible	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Sedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines3
Power	Power44–110 kW (60–150 hp)	Power55–72 kW (75–98 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0	Displacement (l)1.3–1.9
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.6 l/100 km · 1.7 TDS	Lowest consumption5.8 l/100 km · 1.9 TD
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.5 s · 2.0i 16V	Best 0–100 km/h10.5 s · 1.6 16V
Top speed	Top speed215 km/h	Top speed185 km/h
Trim levelsGL · GL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim10 · GL	Items in the base trim15 · GL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim22 · CDX	Items in the top trim25 · GS
Equipment · Comfort1 · 2
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 4
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 0
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling—
Equipment · Safety1 · 3
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag—	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag—	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft0 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking—	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer—	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Opel Astra F or Suzuki Baleno (EG)?

Length: Suzuki Baleno (EG) 4,300 mm, Opel Astra F 4,290 mm (a 10 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,480 vs 2,517 mm. Boot: 448 vs 490 l.

Which uses less fuel — Opel Astra F or Suzuki Baleno (EG)?

The most frugal Opel Astra F uses 5.6 l/100 km (1.7 TDS); the most frugal Suzuki Baleno (EG) 5.8 l/100 km (1.9 TD).

Which is more powerful — Opel Astra F or Suzuki Baleno (EG)?

The strongest Opel Astra F makes 110 kW (150 hp) (GSi 2.0 16V); the strongest Suzuki Baleno (EG) 72 kW (98 hp) (1.6 16V).

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