Chevrolet Kalos 2005 vs Volkswagen Fox 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 71 HP | 55 HP | |
| Torque: | 104 NM | 106 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 18 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Kalos is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Kalos engine produces 16 HP more power than Volkswagen Fox, but torque is 2 NM less than Volkswagen Fox. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Kalos reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Fox is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Kalos consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Fox, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Kalos could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Kalos consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Fox. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Fox gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.88 m | 3.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.54 m | |
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Chevrolet Kalos is larger, but slightly lower. Chevrolet Kalos is 5 cm longer than the Volkswagen Fox, 1 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Kalos is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1016 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Kalos is 1.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Fox, which means Chevrolet Kalos can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`100 kg | 1`480 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Volkswagen Fox has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Kalos has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen Fox, so Volkswagen Fox quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1600 | |
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