Chevrolet Aveo 2003 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 106 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Aveo is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Aveo engine produces 1 HP more power than Opel Astra, but torque is 5 NM less than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Aveo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 6.5 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Aveo consumes 3.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Aveo could require 570 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 430 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Lacetti, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Nubira | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Meriva | |
| 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 | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
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Chevrolet Aveo is smaller, but slightly higher. Chevrolet Aveo is 37 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Aveo is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 175 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
980 litres | 1330 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Chevrolet Aveo has 205 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 350 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Aveo is 0.7 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Chevrolet Aveo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`740 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Aveo has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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