Chevrolet Aveo 2003 vs Mazda 2 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chevrolet Aveo) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mazda 2) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| 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: | 84 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 114 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Aveo is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Aveo engine produces 16 HP more power than Mazda 2, but torque is 46 NM less than Mazda 2. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Aveo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Aveo consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Aveo could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Aveo consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 2 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| 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 Mazda 2 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: | 3.92 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.54 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Aveo and Mazda 2 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | 267 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1044 litres | |
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Mazda 2 has more luggage space. Chevrolet Aveo has 47 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Aveo is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mazda 2. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`530 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Aveo has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
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