Chevrolet Kalos 2005 vs Toyota Yaris 2017
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 94 HP | 111 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 136 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Toyota Yaris is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Kalos engine produces 17 HP less power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 6 NM less than Toyota Yaris. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Kalos reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 4.8 | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Kalos consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Kalos could require 420 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| Toyota Yaris gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 28 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Lacetti | Used also on Toyota Urban Cruiser | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Chevrolet Kalos engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Toyota Yaris 2017 1.5 engine: The NZ engine series was specifically developed by Toyota for compact cars. First introduced in 1997, these engines are still in production today, proving their longevity and reliability. With proper ... More about Toyota Yaris 2017 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.88 m | 3.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.51 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Kalos is 7 cm shorter than the Toyota Yaris, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Kalos is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 347 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Kalos is 0.2 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 14 600 | |
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