Chevrolet Aveo 2003 vs Volkswagen Polo 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.4 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chevrolet Aveo) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Polo) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 72 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 104 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 13.6 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Aveo engine produces 3 HP less power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 91 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Aveo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 5.2 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Aveo consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Aveo could require 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Aveo consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.88 m | 3.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Aveo is 2 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Polo, 2 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Aveo is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 175 litres | 245 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
980 litres | 975 litres | |
| Chevrolet Aveo has 70 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Chevrolet Aveo (by 5 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Aveo is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo, which means Chevrolet Aveo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`445 | 1`550 | |
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| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
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