Chevrolet Aveo 2006 vs Ford Fiesta 2005
| 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 | 1.3 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: | 72 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 104 NM | 106 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 17.3 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Aveo is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Aveo engine produces 2 HP more power than Ford Fiesta, but torque is 2 NM less than Ford Fiesta. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Aveo reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Chevrolet Aveo consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Aveo could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Aveo consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Kalos | Used also on Ford KA | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Ford Fiesta 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 | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
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Chevrolet Aveo is larger. Chevrolet Aveo is 39 cm longer than the Ford Fiesta, 3 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Aveo is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 284 litres | |
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Chevrolet Aveo has more luggage capacity. Chevrolet Aveo has 91 litres more trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 9.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`490 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Ford Fiesta has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Aveo has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Ford Fiesta, so Ford Fiesta quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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