The Comparative Analysis :
Suzuki Baleno 1.2 Dualjet (16 - 19) vs. VW Polo 1.0 MPI (17 - 18)
€ 13,800

€ 13,000

€ 13,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,000
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Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Suzuki Baleno 1.2 Dualjet is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.0 MPI.
Suzuki Baleno 1.2 Dualjet
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
57.9
68.7
76.4
56.9
68.9
77.3
68.7 in
Width
68.9 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.3 in
57.9 in
Height
56.9 in
99.2
157.3
100.4
159.6
157.3 in
Length
159.6 in
99.2 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Suzuki Baleno 1.2 Dualjet
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
2072 lb
Curb Weight
2436 lb
3097 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3549 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
14.94 %

General
Suzuki Baleno 1.2 Dualjet
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
EW
Generation
AW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Suzuki Baleno 1.2 Dualjet
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
K12C
Engine Code
*DFN*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
89 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
64 hp
at 5100 rpm
Suzuki Baleno 1.2 Dualjet
89 hp
64 hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
89 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Suzuki Baleno 1.2 Dualjet
89 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Performance
Suzuki Baleno 1.2 Dualjet
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
102 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

Suzuki Baleno 1.2 Dualjet
62 mph
62
mph
mph
705 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.0 MPI
▶ REPLAY
23.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38.06 lb/hp
Suzuki Baleno 1.2 Dualjet
23.28 lb/hp
38.06 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Suzuki Baleno 1.2 Dualjet
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Suzuki Baleno 1.2 Dualjet
56 mpg
50 mpg
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
44 mpg
city
40 mpg
65 mpg
highway
57 mpg
9.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
547 mi
Range
529 mi
Suzuki Baleno 1.2 Dualjet
547 mi
529 mi
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Environmental Impact
79.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
89 kWh
Suzuki Baleno 1.2 Dualjet
79.5 kWh
89 kWh
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Suzuki Baleno 1.2 Dualjet
VW Polo 1.0 MPI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








30.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.9 cu ft