Chevrolet Aveo 2003 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 106 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Aveo engine produces 1 HP more power than Opel Astra, but torque is 5 NM less than Opel Astra. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 52 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Lacetti, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Nubira | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Meriva | |
| 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 | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 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 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 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 160 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`500 | 1`740 | |
| 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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