Chevrolet Aveo 2008 vs Opel Astra 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| 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: | 100 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 131 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Aveo engine produces 40 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 69 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Aveo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Chevrolet Aveo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Aveo consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Aveo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Aveo consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Meriva, Opel Insignia, Opel Mokka | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Astra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Astra 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. | |||
| Opel Astra 2010 1.4 engine: The Opel 1.4 Turbo engines with codes A14NET and A14NEL are 1.4-liter turbocharged units producing around 140 hp. They use a timing chain and a cast-iron cylinder block, which contributes to decent durability when the engine is maintained properly. With regular servicing—particularly frequent oil ... More about Opel Astra 2010 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.51 m | |
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Chevrolet Aveo is smaller. Chevrolet Aveo is 50 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 13 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Aveo is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1235 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Chevrolet Aveo has 150 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Aveo is 1.4 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Chevrolet Aveo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`535 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Aveo has serious deffects in 150 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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