Chevrolet Kalos 2005 vs Ford Fiesta 2003
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 94 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 124 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Kalos is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Kalos engine produces 14 HP more power than Ford Fiesta, whereas torque is 6 NM more than Ford Fiesta. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Kalos reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.4 | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Kalos consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Kalos could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 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 Aveo, Chevrolet Lacetti | 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 Kalos might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Chevrolet Kalos 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 | |
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Chevrolet Kalos is smaller, but slightly higher. Chevrolet Kalos is 4 cm shorter than the Ford Fiesta, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Kalos is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 268 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 945 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`525 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Ford Fiesta has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Kalos has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Ford Fiesta, so Ford Fiesta quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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