Chevrolet Aveo 2003 vs Mazda 2 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 72 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 104 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Aveo is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Aveo engine produces 4 HP more power than Mazda 2, but torque is 56 NM less than Mazda 2. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Aveo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Aveo consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Aveo could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Aveo consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 2 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Kalos | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chevrolet Aveo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda 2 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.88 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.53 m | |
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Chevrolet Aveo is smaller. Chevrolet Aveo is 4 cm shorter than the Mazda 2, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Aveo is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 175 litres | 268 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
980 litres | 1044 litres | |
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Mazda 2 has more luggage space. Chevrolet Aveo has 93 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 2. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 2 (by 64 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`445 | 1`530 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Aveo has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1400 | |
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