Chevrolet Aveo 2003 vs Ford Fiesta 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 94 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 131 NM | 124 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Aveo is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Aveo engine produces 14 HP more power than Ford Fiesta, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Ford Fiesta. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Aveo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Aveo consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Aveo could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Aveo consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Fiesta gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chevrolet Lacetti, Chevrolet Kalos | Used also on Ford Focus | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| The Chevrolet Aveo 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: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Aveo is 4 cm shorter than the Ford Fiesta, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Aveo is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | 284 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
980 litres | 945 litres | |
| Chevrolet Aveo has 64 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Chevrolet Aveo (by 35 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`535 | 1`525 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Ford Fiesta has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Aveo has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Ford Fiesta, so Ford Fiesta quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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