Chevrolet Aveo 2003 vs Ford Fiesta 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 (Ford Fiesta) 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 | 14.9 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Aveo is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Aveo engine produces 16 HP more power than Ford Fiesta, but torque is 46 NM less than Ford Fiesta. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Aveo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 5.1 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Aveo consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Aveo consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Fiesta 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 | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Ford Fusion | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Ford Fiesta might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 3.92 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.46 m | |
| Chevrolet Aveo and Ford Fiesta are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | 268 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 945 litres | |
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Ford Fiesta has more luggage space. Chevrolet Aveo has 48 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Aveo is 0.2 metres more than that of the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`560 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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