Chevrolet Kalos 2005 vs Renault Modus 2004
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.1 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 71 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 104 NM | 105 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 14 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Kalos engine produces 4 HP less power than Renault Modus, whereas torque is 1 NM less than Renault Modus. Despite less power, Chevrolet Kalos reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Renault Modus 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 Renault Modus, 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 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Modus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 49 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Modus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Aveo | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Clio, Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo, Renault Twingo, Dacia Sandero | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Modus might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.88 m | 3.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.59 m | |
| Chevrolet Kalos is 9 cm longer than the Renault Modus, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Kalos is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 274 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1283 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Kalos is 1.1 metres less than that of the Renault Modus, which means Chevrolet Kalos can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`570 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Renault Modus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Kalos has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Renault Modus, so Renault Modus quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 2200 | |
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