Chevrolet Kalos 2005 vs Citroen C3 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 71 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 104 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 14.2 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Kalos engine produces 4 HP less power than Citroen C3, whereas torque is 16 NM less than Citroen C3. Despite less power, Chevrolet Kalos reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Kalos consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Kalos could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Kalos consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Aveo | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 206, Citroen Berlingo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.88 m | 3.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.52 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Kalos is 3 cm longer than the Citroen C3, width is practically the same , while the height of Chevrolet Kalos is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 305 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1150 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Kalos is 0.7 metres less than that of the Citroen C3, which means Chevrolet Kalos can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`470 | |
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| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Citroen C3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Kalos has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Citroen C3, so Citroen C3 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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