BMW 3 series 2001 vs Chevrolet Lacetti 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 34 HP more power than Chevrolet Lacetti, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Chevrolet Lacetti. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Lacetti, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Lacetti. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Nubira | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chevrolet Lacetti might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 1.6 engine: Durable, easy to repair, long-lasting engine, not very demanding on fuel quality.
Engine often leaks oil, which tends to cause other problems. The EGR valve can also cause problems, and many users choose to ... More about Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 5 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Lacetti, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 405 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1225 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Chevrolet Lacetti may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 1`820 kg | 1`665 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`320 kg | 1`180 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 500 kg | 485 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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