Chevrolet Kalos 2005 vs Opel Corsa 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 71 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 104 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Kalos is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Kalos engine produces 1 HP more power than Opel Corsa, but torque is 66 NM less than Opel Corsa. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Kalos reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 5.0 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Kalos consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Kalos could require 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Kalos consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 44 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Corsa gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.88 m | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.44 m | |
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Chevrolet Kalos is larger. Chevrolet Kalos is 4 cm longer than the Opel Corsa, 2 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Kalos is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1060 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Kalos is 0.2 metres less than that of the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`545 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Opel Corsa has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Kalos has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Opel Corsa, so Opel Corsa quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1200 | |
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