Chevrolet Kalos 2005 vs Fiat Punto 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 71 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 104 NM | 102 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 14.3 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Kalos is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Kalos engine produces 11 HP more power than Fiat Punto, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Fiat Punto. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Kalos reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Fiat Punto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Kalos consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Punto, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Kalos could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Kalos consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Punto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Fiat Punto gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Aveo | Used also on Fiat Panda | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Fiat Punto might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.88 m | 3.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Kalos is 2 cm longer than the Fiat Punto, 1 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Kalos is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 297 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1080 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Kalos is 0.7 metres less than that of the Fiat Punto, which means Chevrolet Kalos can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`395 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Chevrolet Kalos has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Fiat Punto, so Chevrolet Kalos quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1600 | |
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