Suzuki Baleno vs Volkswagen Polo
The key differences
The Volkswagen Polo is the more powerful of the two: its strongest version makes 204 hp, 101 hp more than the Suzuki Baleno's best.
The Volkswagen Polo is 84 mm (3 in) longer than the Suzuki Baleno.
Typical kerb weights are 1,120 kg for the Volkswagen Polo and 955 kg for the Suzuki Baleno.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Suzuki Baleno | Volkswagen Polo |
|---|---|---|
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| On sale since | — | 1975 |
| Power | 89–103 hp (66–77 kW) | 79–204 hp (59–152 kW) |
| Torque | 113–138 Nm | 93–200 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.2 s | 10.4–15.5 s |
| Top speed | 160–175 km/h | 171–195 km/h |
| Engines in Europe | — | 4 |
| Best economy (Europe) | — | 5.3 l/100 km |
| US combined economy | — | — |
| Electric range (US) | — | — |
| Length | 3,990 mm (157 in) | 4,074 mm (160 in) |
| Width | 1,745 mm (69 in) | 1,751 mm (69 in) |
| Height | 1,500 mm (59 in) | 1,451 mm (57 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,520 mm (99 in) | 2,552 mm (100 in) |
| Kerb weight | 955 kg (2,105 lb) | 1,120 kg (2,469 lb) |
| Sold in | India as Maruti Suzuki Baleno, South Africa as Toyota Starlet | South Africa |