Chevrolet Kalos 2005 vs Mitsubishi Colt 2004
| 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 | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 104 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Colt is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Kalos engine produces 24 HP less power than Mitsubishi Colt, whereas torque is 21 NM less than Mitsubishi Colt. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Kalos reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Colt is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Kalos consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Colt, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Kalos could require 120 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 Mitsubishi Colt. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Colt gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Aveo | Used also on Smart ForFour | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Colt might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.88 m | 3.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.55 m | |
| Chevrolet Kalos is 1 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Colt, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Kalos is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 155 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 760 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Kalos is 1 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Colt, which means Chevrolet Kalos can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`435 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Mitsubishi Colt has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Kalos has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Colt, so Mitsubishi Colt quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1600 | |
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