Chevrolet Aveo 2011 vs Ford Fusion 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 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: | 86 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 115 NM | 124 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.6 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Aveo engine produces 6 HP more power than Ford Fusion, but torque is 9 NM less than Ford Fusion. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Aveo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Chevrolet Aveo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Aveo consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fusion, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Aveo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Aveo consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fusion. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Chevrolet Aveo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Opel Adam | Used also on Ford Fiesta | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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: | 4.04 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.53 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Aveo is 2 cm longer than the Ford Fusion, 2 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Aveo is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 290 litres | 337 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
653 litres | 1175 litres | |
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Ford Fusion has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chevrolet Aveo has 47 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fusion. This could mean that the Chevrolet Aveo uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Fusion (by 522 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Aveo is 0.3 metres less than that of the Ford Fusion. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`535 | 1`605 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Ford Fusion has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Aveo has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Ford Fusion, so Ford Fusion quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2800 | |
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