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Honda Jazz or Suzuki Baleno?

I'm trying to decide between the Honda Jazz and Suzuki Baleno. Things that matter to me: rear seat comfort, front seat comfort, space overall, boot space and power.

Manav Abhijit (Ranchi)

Mar 2018 Filed under: choosing new car


Expert answer

Hi Manav,

The Jazz basically has the Suzuki beaten in every metric you’ve mentioned here, except for boot space (the Baleno has a single, solitary, extra litre of boot volume) and, depending on which model you go for, power.

The Baleno can be had with either a 90hp 1.2-litre petrol engine or a 111hp turbocharged 1.0-litre petrol ‘BoosterJet' unit. The Honda comes with a choice of 1.3 or 1.5-litre VTEC petrol engines, with either 102hp or 130hp, but it’s worth remembering that the basic Baleno comes as a mild hybrid, so it has a tiny electric motor that can boost power for a few seconds at a time, and is very economical.

On a technical level, the Honda is the better car, but it’s also pricier, so it’s well worth having a look at the Suzuki, which is more engaging to drive than you might expect, and decent value for money.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Advisor
@neilmbriscoe


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