Chevrolet Kalos 2005 vs Mazda 2 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 94 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 124 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 13.9 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Kalos is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Kalos engine produces 14 HP more power than Mazda 2, whereas torque is 6 NM more than Mazda 2. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Kalos reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Kalos consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Kalos could require 75 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 Mazda 2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 2 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Lacetti | Used also on Ford Fiesta, Ford Fusion | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Chevrolet Kalos 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 | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.54 m | |
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Chevrolet Kalos is smaller. Chevrolet Kalos is 4 cm shorter than the Mazda 2, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Kalos is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 267 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1044 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`495 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Kalos has serious deffects in 135 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 1400 | |
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