Chevrolet Aveo 2003 vs Mazda 2 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 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: | 106 HP | 103 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 137 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Aveo engine produces 3 HP more power than Mazda 2, whereas torque is 8 NM more than Mazda 2. Despite the higher power, Chevrolet Aveo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 5.9 | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Aveo consumes 4.4 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 660 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 430 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 2 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Lacetti, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Nubira | 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. Chevrolet Aveo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Chevrolet Aveo 2003 1.6 engine: Durable, easy to repair, long-lasting engine, not very demanding on fuel quality.
Engine often leaks oil, which tends to cause other problems. The EGR valve can also cause problems, and many users choose to ... More about Chevrolet Aveo 2003 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.88 m | 3.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 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 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 175 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 75 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 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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