Chevrolet Aveo 2003 vs Mazda 2 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.5 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: | 94 HP | 103 HP | |
| Torque: | 131 NM | 137 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Mazda 2 is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Aveo engine produces 9 HP less power than Mazda 2, whereas torque is 6 NM less than Mazda 2. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Aveo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Aveo consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Aveo could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Aveo consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 2 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chevrolet Lacetti, Chevrolet Kalos | Used only for this car | |
| 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: | 3.88 m | 3.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Aveo is 2 cm shorter than the Mazda 2, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Aveo is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
980 litres | no data | |
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Mazda 2 has more luggage space. Chevrolet Aveo has 30 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`535 | 1`485 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Aveo has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2400 | |
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