Chevrolet Kalos 2005 vs Opel Astra 1998
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 83 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 123 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Kalos engine produces 7 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 2 NM less than Opel Astra. Despite less power, Chevrolet Kalos reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.1 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Kalos consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Kalos could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.88 m | 4.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.42 m | |
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Chevrolet Kalos is smaller, but higher. Chevrolet Kalos is 23 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Kalos is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1180 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Kalos is 1 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Chevrolet Kalos can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`610 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Chevrolet Kalos has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Chevrolet Kalos, so Chevrolet Kalos quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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