Chevrolet Kalos 2005 vs Renault Clio 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 94 HP | 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 127 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Renault Clio is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Kalos engine produces 4 HP less power than Renault Clio, but torque is 3 NM more than Renault Clio. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Kalos reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Kalos consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Kalos could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Kalos consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 560 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Lacetti | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Renault Modus | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Clio might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.88 m | 3.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.42 m | |
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Chevrolet Kalos is larger. Chevrolet Kalos is 7 cm longer than the Renault Clio, 3 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Kalos is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 175 litres | 255 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1035 litres | |
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Renault Clio has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chevrolet Kalos has 80 litres less trunk space than the Renault Clio. This could mean that the Chevrolet Kalos uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Kalos is 0.5 metres less than that of the Renault Clio, which means Chevrolet Kalos can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`525 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Renault Clio has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Kalos has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Renault Clio, so Renault Clio quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1400 | |
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