Chevrolet Kalos 2005 vs Opel Astra 1998
| 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 | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 94 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Kalos is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Kalos engine produces 4 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Kalos reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Chevrolet Kalos consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Kalos over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Chevrolet Kalos consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 560 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Lacetti | Used also on Opel Corsa | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chevrolet Kalos might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.42 m | |
| Chevrolet Kalos is 13 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Kalos is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1180 litres | |
| Chevrolet Kalos has 5 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Kalos is 1 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Chevrolet Kalos can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`610 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Chevrolet Kalos has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 115 percent more cases than Chevrolet Kalos, so Chevrolet Kalos quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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