Chevrolet Aveo 2003 vs Suzuki Swift 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 72 HP | 92 HP | |
| Torque: | 104 NM | 116 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Suzuki Swift is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Aveo engine produces 20 HP less power than Suzuki Swift, whereas torque is 12 NM less than Suzuki Swift. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Aveo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Chevrolet Aveo consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Swift, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Aveo could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Aveo consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Swift. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Kalos | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Liana, Suzuki Wagon R+, Suzuki Ignis, Suzuki Jimny | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Swift might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.88 m | 3.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.54 m | |
| Chevrolet Aveo is 18 cm longer than the Suzuki Swift, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Aveo is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 175 litres | 198 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
980 litres | 562 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Chevrolet Aveo has 23 litres less trunk space than the Suzuki Swift. This could mean that the Chevrolet Aveo uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Chevrolet Aveo (by 418 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Aveo is 0.4 metres more than that of the Suzuki Swift, which means Chevrolet Aveo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`445 | 1`485 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Suzuki Swift has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Aveo has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Suzuki Swift, so Suzuki Swift quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2400 | |
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