Chevrolet Kalos 2005 vs Mazda 2 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.4 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chevrolet Kalos) 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 belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 71 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 104 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Kalos is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Kalos engine produces 3 HP more power than Mazda 2, but torque is 56 NM less than Mazda 2. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Kalos reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 4.7 | |
| 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 Kalos consumes 1.9 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 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Kalos consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1070 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: | 9 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Aveo | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chevrolet Kalos might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 3.88 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.53 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Kalos is 4 cm shorter than the Mazda 2, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Kalos is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 268 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1044 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`530 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 1400 | 1600 | |
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