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: | Manual | Manual | |
| 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: | 11.1 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| 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 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Kalos consumes 2 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 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Kalos consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 560 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Yaris gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 25 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 3.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.51 m | |
| Chevrolet Kalos is 30 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Kalos is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 347 litres | |
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Chevrolet Kalos has more luggage capacity. Chevrolet Kalos has 28 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| 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`490 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 14 400 | |
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