Chevrolet Aveo 2003 vs Suzuki Splash 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.2 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 | 86 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 114 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Aveo engine produces 20 HP more power than Suzuki Splash, whereas torque is 31 NM more than Suzuki Splash. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Lacetti, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Nubira | Used also on Opel Agila | |
| 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 | 3.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.59 m | |
| Chevrolet Aveo is 17 cm longer than the Suzuki Splash, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Aveo is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | 178 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
980 litres | 1050 litres | |
| Chevrolet Aveo has 42 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Splash. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Suzuki Splash (by 70 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Aveo is 0.4 metres more than that of the Suzuki Splash, which means Chevrolet Aveo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`485 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | no data | |
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