Suzuki Baleno (EG) or Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer)?

1995–2002 vs 1946–2003 · Hatchback 3-door/Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan/Convertible

In short

Length: Baleno (EG) 4,300 mm, Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) 4,110 mm — a 19 cm difference.
Boot: Baleno (EG) 448 l, Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) 260 l.
Lowest consumption: Baleno (EG) 5.8 l/100 km, Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) 8.4 l/100 km.
Power: Baleno (EG) 55–72 kW, Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) 33–37 kW.
Standard equipment: Baleno (EG) 15 items (GL), Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) 12 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer)1946–2003 · 5 engines · Standard, Export, L, LSSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Suzuki Baleno (EG)1995–2002no listings	Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer)1946–2003no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,870 mm–4,300 mm	Length4,079 mm–4,110 mm
Width	Width1,690 mm	Width1,550 mm–1,585 mm
Height	Height1,390 mm–1,450 mm	Height1,500 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,480 mm	Wheelbase2,400 mm–2,420 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance150 mm	Ground clearance155 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume280 l–448 l	Trunk volume140 l–260 l
Curb weight	Curb weight890 kg–1,105 kg	Curb weight840 kg–950 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank51 l	Fuel tank40 l–42 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1995–2002	Production years1946–2003
Body type	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Sedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines5
Power	Power55–72 kW (75–98 hp)	Power33–37 kW (45–50 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.3–1.9	Displacement (l)1.5–1.6
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.8 l/100 km · 1.9 TD	Lowest consumption8.4 l/100 km · 1.6i
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h10.5 s · 1.6 16V	Best 0–100 km/h18 s · 1.6
Top speed	Top speed185 km/h	Top speed135 km/h
Trim levelsGL · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim15 · GL	Items in the base trim12 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim25 · GS	Items in the top trim18 · LS
Equipment · Comfort2 · 0
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✓
4 Seats	4 Seats—	4 Seats✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation—	Audio Preparation✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights—	Halogen Headlights✓
Equipment · Safety3 · 0
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-theft2 · 1
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking—
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer—
Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)	Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)—	Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 4
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels—	R15 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
Underbody Rust Protection	Underbody Rust Protection—	Underbody Rust Protection✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Suzuki Baleno (EG) or Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer)?

Length: Suzuki Baleno (EG) 4,300 mm, Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) 4,110 mm (a 190 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,480 vs 2,420 mm. Boot: 448 vs 260 l.

Which uses less fuel — Suzuki Baleno (EG) or Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer)?

The most frugal Suzuki Baleno (EG) uses 5.8 l/100 km (1.9 TD); the most frugal Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) 8.4 l/100 km (1.6i).

Which is more powerful — Suzuki Baleno (EG) or Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer)?

The strongest Suzuki Baleno (EG) makes 72 kW (98 hp) (1.6 16V); the strongest Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) 37 kW (50 hp) (1.6).

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