The Comparative Analysis :
VW Polo 5-door GTI (14 - 17) vs. Suzuki Baleno 1.2 Dualjet (16 - 19)
€ 23,300
€ 13,800
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 13,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Polo GTI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Suzuki Baleno 1.2 Dualjet.
VW Polo GTI
Suzuki Baleno 1.2 Dualjet
57.1
66.2
74.8
57.9
68.7
76.4
66.2 in
Width
68.7 in
74.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
57.1 in
Height
57.9 in
97.2
156.8
99.2
157.3
156.8 in
Length
157.3 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
99.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Polo GTI
Suzuki Baleno 1.2 Dualjet
2804 lb
Curb Weight
2072 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3097 lb
Weight Difference:
732 lb
26.1 %
General
VW Polo GTI
Suzuki Baleno 1.2 Dualjet
6R
Generation
EW
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
VW Polo GTI
Suzuki Baleno 1.2 Dualjet
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DAJ*
Engine Code
K12C
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
189 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Polo GTI
189 hp
89 hp
Suzuki Baleno 1.2 Dualjet
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
89 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
VW Polo GTI
236 lb‑ft
89 lb‑ft
Suzuki Baleno 1.2 Dualjet
Performance
VW Polo GTI
Suzuki Baleno 1.2 Dualjet
147 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Polo GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Suzuki Baleno 1.2 Dualjet
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14.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.28 lb/hp
VW Polo GTI
14.84 lb/hp
23.28 lb/hp
Suzuki Baleno 1.2 Dualjet
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Polo GTI
Suzuki Baleno 1.2 Dualjet
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Polo GTI
39 mpg
56 mpg
Suzuki Baleno 1.2 Dualjet
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
46 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.8 gal
466 mi
Range
547 mi
VW Polo GTI
466 mi
547 mi
Suzuki Baleno 1.2 Dualjet
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
79.5 kWh
VW Polo GTI
113.6 kWh
79.5 kWh
Suzuki Baleno 1.2 Dualjet
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Polo GTI
Suzuki Baleno 1.2 Dualjet
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
966 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.1 cu ft
27 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.7 cu ft
