Chevrolet Kalos 2005 vs Mazda 2 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 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: | 71 HP | 86 HP | |
| Torque: | 104 NM | 122 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Mazda 2 is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Kalos engine produces 15 HP less power than Mazda 2, whereas torque is 18 NM less than Mazda 2. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Kalos reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Kalos consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Kalos could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Kalos consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 2 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Aveo | Used also on Mazda 3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 2 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mazda 2 2007 1.3 engine: The engine is generally robust, but the use of poor-quality fuel can lead to increased burn formation. Idling speeds tend to be unstable. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.88 m | 3.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Kalos is 2 cm shorter than the Mazda 2, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Kalos is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 787 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`485 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Kalos has serious deffects in 135 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2200 | |
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