Chevrolet Aveo 2003 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 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: | 72 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 104 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Aveo engine produces 18 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 21 NM less than Opel Astra. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Chevrolet Aveo consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Aveo could require 45 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 Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Kalos | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Meriva, Opel Corsa, Opel Combo | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.88 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
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Chevrolet Aveo is smaller, but slightly higher. Chevrolet Aveo is 37 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Aveo is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 175 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
980 litres | 1330 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Chevrolet Aveo has 205 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 350 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 Opel Astra, which means Chevrolet Aveo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`445 | 1`705 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Aveo has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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