Chevrolet Aveo 2006 vs Kia RIO 2007
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 72 HP | 97 HP | |
| Torque: | 104 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Kia RIO is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Aveo engine produces 25 HP less power than Kia RIO, whereas torque is 21 NM less than Kia RIO. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Aveo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Chevrolet Aveo is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Chevrolet Aveo consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Aveo could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Chevrolet Aveo consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Kalos | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Accent | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia RIO might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Kia RIO 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: | 4.31 m | 3.99 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
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Chevrolet Aveo is larger. Chevrolet Aveo is 32 cm longer than the Kia RIO, 1 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Aveo is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 270 litres | |
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Chevrolet Aveo has more luggage capacity. Chevrolet Aveo has 105 litres more trunk space than the Kia RIO. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 9.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`490 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Kia RIO has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Aveo has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Kia RIO, so Kia RIO quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2000 | |
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