Chevrolet Aveo 2004 vs Mazda 3 2007
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 94 HP | 143 HP | |
Torque: | 131 NM | 360 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Aveo engine produces 49 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 229 NM less than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Aveo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.0 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Aveo consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Aveo could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Aveo consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
750 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
600 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 6 years | 5 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chevrolet Lacetti, Chevrolet Kalos | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 5 | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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: | 4.31 m | 4.49 m | |
Width: | 1.71 m | 1.76 m | |
Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
Chevrolet Aveo is smaller, but slightly higher. Chevrolet Aveo is 18 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Aveo is 3 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 413 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1285 litres | |
Mazda 3 has more luggage space. Chevrolet Aveo has 38 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.9 meters | |
The turning circle of the Chevrolet Aveo is 0.9 metres less than that of the Mazda 3, which means Chevrolet Aveo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`535 | 1`925 | |
Safety: | |||
Quality: | low | below average | |
Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Aveo has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 1200 | 2400 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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