Chevrolet Kalos 2005 vs Skoda Fabia 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 94 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 14.1 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Kalos is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Kalos engine produces 19 HP more power than Skoda Fabia, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Skoda Fabia. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Kalos reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Fabia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Kalos consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Kalos could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Kalos consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 560 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Fabia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Lacetti | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Audi A2 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Fabia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
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Chevrolet Kalos is larger. Chevrolet Kalos is 2 cm longer than the Skoda Fabia, 2 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Kalos is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 438 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 789 litres | |
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Skoda Fabia has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chevrolet Kalos has 63 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Fabia. 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 | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Kalos is 0.7 metres less than that of the Skoda Fabia, which means Chevrolet Kalos can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Skoda Fabia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Kalos has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Skoda Fabia, so Skoda Fabia quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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