Škoda Fabia I (6Y) or Suzuki Baleno (EG)?

1999–2007 vs 1995–2002 · Hatchback 5-door/Wagon vs Hatchback 3-door/Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: Fabia I (6Y) 4,239 mm, Baleno (EG) 4,300 mm — a 6 cm difference.
Boot: Fabia I (6Y) 426 l, Baleno (EG) 448 l.
Lowest consumption: Fabia I (6Y) 4.4 l/100 km, Baleno (EG) 5.8 l/100 km.
Power: Fabia I (6Y) 40–96 kW, Baleno (EG) 55–72 kW.
Standard equipment: Fabia I (6Y) 12 items (Junior), Baleno (EG) 15 items (GL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Škoda Fabia I (6Y)1999–2007 · 10 engines · Junior, Classic, Comfort, EleganceSpecifications →Listings →

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

Only differences

better value

	Škoda Fabia I (6Y)1999–2007no listings	Suzuki Baleno (EG)1995–2002no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,960 mm–4,239 mm	Length3,870 mm–4,300 mm
Width	Width1,646 mm	Width1,690 mm
Height	Height1,451 mm–1,452 mm	Height1,390 mm–1,450 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,462 mm	Wheelbase2,480 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm–145 mm	Ground clearance150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume260 l–426 l	Trunk volume280 l–448 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,010 kg–1,225 kg	Curb weight890 kg–1,105 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank45 l	Fuel tank51 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1999–2007	Production years1995–2002
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Sedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines3
Power	Power40–96 kW (54–131 hp)	Power55–72 kW (75–98 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.2–2.0	Displacement (l)1.3–1.9
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · 1.4 TDI 80	Lowest consumption5.8 l/100 km · 1.9 TD
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.6 s · 1.9 TDI RS 130	Best 0–100 km/h10.5 s · 1.6 16V
Top speed	Top speed204 km/h	Top speed185 km/h
Trim levelsJunior · GL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim12 · Junior	Items in the base trim15 · GL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim26 · Sport	Items in the top trim25 · GS
Equipment · Comfort2 · 2
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 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 · Safety3 · 3
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS—
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks—	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 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✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Škoda Fabia I (6Y) or Suzuki Baleno (EG)?

Length: Suzuki Baleno (EG) 4,300 mm, Škoda Fabia I (6Y) 4,239 mm (a 61 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,480 vs 2,462 mm. Boot: 448 vs 426 l.

Which uses less fuel — Škoda Fabia I (6Y) or Suzuki Baleno (EG)?

The most frugal Škoda Fabia I (6Y) uses 4.4 l/100 km (1.4 TDI 80); the most frugal Suzuki Baleno (EG) 5.8 l/100 km (1.9 TD).

Which is more powerful — Škoda Fabia I (6Y) or Suzuki Baleno (EG)?

The strongest Škoda Fabia I (6Y) makes 96 kW (131 hp) (1.9 TDI RS 130); the strongest Suzuki Baleno (EG) 72 kW (98 hp) (1.6 16V).

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