Chevrolet Lacetti 2007 vs Honda Civic 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| 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: | 121 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Lacetti engine produces 19 HP less power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Lacetti reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Lacetti consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Lacetti could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Lacetti consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Chevrolet Lacetti gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Chevrolet Lacetti engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Captiva | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Accord, Honda FR-V | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda Civic might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Chevrolet Lacetti 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: | 4.30 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
| Chevrolet Lacetti is 5 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Lacetti is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 275 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1350 litres | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chevrolet Lacetti has 180 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic. This could mean that the Chevrolet Lacetti uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Lacetti is 0.6 metres less than that of the Honda Civic, which means Chevrolet Lacetti can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`650 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 4400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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