Chevrolet Aveo 2011 vs Volvo S40 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 86 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 115 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Aveo engine produces 39 HP less power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volvo S40. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Aveo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Chevrolet Aveo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Aveo consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Aveo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Aveo consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.40 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.45 m | |
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Chevrolet Aveo is smaller, but higher. Chevrolet Aveo is 8 cm shorter than the Volvo S40, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Aveo is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 502 litres | 404 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
698 litres | 883 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Chevrolet Aveo has 98 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S40. The Volvo S40 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo S40 (by 185 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Aveo is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volvo S40, which means Chevrolet Aveo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`573 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Volvo S40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Aveo has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volvo S40, so Volvo S40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 4200 | |
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