Chevrolet Aveo 2003 vs Fiat Punto 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 72 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 104 NM | 114 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Fiat Punto is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Aveo engine produces 8 HP less power than Fiat Punto, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Fiat Punto. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Aveo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Fiat Punto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Aveo consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Punto, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Aveo could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Aveo consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Punto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Fiat Punto gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Kalos | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Fiat Brava, Fiat Stilo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Fiat Punto might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Fiat Punto 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 | 3.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Aveo is 2 cm longer than the Fiat Punto, 1 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Aveo is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 175 litres | 297 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
980 litres | 1080 litres | |
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Fiat Punto has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chevrolet Aveo has 122 litres less trunk space than the Fiat Punto. 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 Fiat Punto (by 100 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Aveo is 0.7 metres less than that of the Fiat Punto, which means Chevrolet Aveo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`445 | 1`445 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Fiat Punto has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Aveo has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Fiat Punto, so Fiat Punto quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1600 | |
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