Chevrolet Kalos 2005 vs Alfa Romeo 156 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chevrolet Kalos) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Alfa Romeo 156) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 83 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 123 NM | 275 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Kalos engine produces 32 HP less power than Alfa Romeo 156, whereas torque is 152 NM less than Alfa Romeo 156. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Kalos reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 5.8 | |
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The Alfa Romeo 156 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Kalos consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 156, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Kalos could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo 156 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 | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.43 m | |
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Chevrolet Kalos is smaller, but higher. Chevrolet Kalos is 56 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo 156, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Kalos is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 378 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Kalos is 1.8 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo 156, which means Chevrolet Kalos can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Chevrolet Kalos has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Alfa Romeo 156, so Chevrolet Kalos quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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