Suzuki Baleno first generation

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The Suzuki Baleno first generation (2015–2020): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 16 versions in the European Union and the United Kingdom.

Model codes: SY · Sold in: European Union and United Kingdom

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,000 mm RDW	–
Width	1,750 mm RDW	–
Height	1,460–1,470 mm RDW	–
Wheelbase	2,520 mm RDW	–
Front track	1,520–1,530 mm ASTRA	–
Rear track	1,520–1,530 mm ASTRA	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	840–890 kg RDW	910–950 kg
Mass in running order	940–990 kg RDW	–
Gross vehicle weight	1,405–1,430 kg RDW	–
Towing, braked trailer	1,000 kg RDW	–
Towing, unbraked trailer	400 kg RDW	–
Seats and space
Seats	5 RDW	–
Doors	5 RDW	–
Performance
Top speed	175–200 km/h RDW	–
Torque	120–170 Nm ASTRA	118–160 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 175/65R15, 185/55R16

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Wikipedia. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at test	Pass rate	UK average	Tests
3 years	95.3% (93.8–96.5)	92.2%	977
4–5 years	88.8% (88.1–89.6)	91.0%	6,644
6–8 years	81.5% (80.7–82.2)	86.4%	10,736

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Tyres	24.7%	26.4%
Brakes	23.3%	18.5%
Suspension	22.2%	9.3%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)	8.4%	6.4%
Lights and electrics	5.5%	6.8%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

All 16 versions of the Suzuki Baleno first generation

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European Union 9 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	CO₂	EU registrations
2019–2020	1.2 L	66 kW (90 PS)	Hybrid	99 g/km	4,770
2015–2020	1.2 L	66 kW (90 PS)	Petrol	97–108 g/km	90,340
2015–2020	1.0 L	82 kW (111 PS)	Petrol	105–115 g/km	28,210
2019	1.2 L	85 kW (116 PS)	Petrol	94 g/km	14
2016–2018	1.2 L	66 kW (90 PS)	Other fuel	93–94 g/km	1,148
2018	1.2 L	–	Hybrid	80 g/km	114
2017	1.2 L	99 kW (135 PS)	Petrol	98 g/km	3,534
2017	1.0 L	123 kW (167 PS)	Petrol	107 g/km	48
2016	1.2 L	66 kW (90 PS)	LPG	99 g/km	1,583

United Kingdom 7 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
20191.0 Boosterjet · 1.0 Boosterjet SZ5	1.0 L	82 kW (111 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	6.3 L/100 km WLTP	–
20191.0 Boosterjet · 1.0 Boosterjet SZ5 · 1.0 Boosterjet SZ-T	1.0 L	82 kW (111 PS)	Petrol	5-speed manual	6.0 L/100 km WLTP	–
20191.2 Dualjet · 1.2 Dualjet SZ3	1.2 L	66 kW (90 PS)	Petrol	5-speed manual	5.4 L/100 km WLTP	–
20191.2 Dualjet	1.2 L	66 kW (90 PS)	Petrol	5-speed manual	5.7 L/100 km WLTP	–
20181.0 Boosterjet	1.0 L	–	Petrol	5-speed manual	4.4 L/100 km NEDC	103 g/km
20181.0 Boosterjet	1.0 L	–	Petrol	6-speed automatic	4.7 L/100 km NEDC	109 g/km
20181.2 Dualjet	1.2 L	–	Petrol	5-speed manual	4.2 L/100 km NEDC	98 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.