Chevrolet Kalos 2005 vs Volkswagen Polo 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.4 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chevrolet Kalos) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Polo) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 71 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 104 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 13.6 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Kalos engine produces 4 HP less power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 91 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Kalos reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 5.2 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Kalos consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Kalos could require 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Kalos consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.88 m | 3.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
| Chevrolet Kalos is 2 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Polo, 2 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Kalos is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 245 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 975 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Kalos is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo, which means Chevrolet Kalos can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`550 | |
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| Quality: | low | low | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Kalos has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
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