Chevrolet Aveo 2011 vs Ford Fiesta 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 86 HP | 85 HP | |
| Torque: | 115 NM | 141 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.6 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Ford Fiesta is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Aveo engine produces 1 HP more power than Ford Fiesta, but torque is 26 NM less than Ford Fiesta. Despite the higher power, Chevrolet Aveo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Chevrolet Aveo consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Aveo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Chevrolet Aveo consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Chevrolet Aveo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Ford Fiesta engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Opel Adam | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford C-Max | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Ford Fiesta 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.40 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Aveo is 8 cm longer than the Ford Fiesta, 1 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Aveo is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 502 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
698 litres | no data | |
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Chevrolet Aveo has more luggage capacity. Chevrolet Aveo has 47 litres more trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`568 | 1`125 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Chevrolet Aveo scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Ford Fiesta has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Aveo has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Ford Fiesta, so Ford Fiesta quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 5200 | |
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