Chevrolet Kalos 2005 vs Fiat Punto 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 71 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 104 NM | 114 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Fiat Punto is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Kalos engine produces 9 HP less power than Fiat Punto, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Fiat Punto. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Kalos reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Fiat Punto 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 Fiat Punto, 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 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Punto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Fiat Punto 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 2 other car models, including Fiat Brava, Fiat Stilo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Fiat Punto might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Fiat Punto 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: | 3.88 m | 3.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Kalos is 2 cm longer than the Fiat Punto, 1 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Kalos is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 297 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1080 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 Fiat Punto, which means Chevrolet Kalos can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`445 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Chevrolet Kalos has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Fiat Punto, so Chevrolet Kalos quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1600 | |
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