Chevrolet Kalos 2005 vs Volkswagen Polo 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 71 HP | 65 HP | |
| Torque: | 104 NM | 112 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 14.9 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Kalos is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Kalos engine produces 6 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, but torque is 8 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Kalos reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Kalos consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Kalos could require 105 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 Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.88 m | 3.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
| Chevrolet Kalos is 2 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Polo, 2 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Kalos is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1030 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Kalos is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo, which means Chevrolet Kalos can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`550 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Kalos has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1200 | |
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