Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 vs Suzuki Liana 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
| Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 106 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 144 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Lacetti is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Lacetti engine produces 3 HP more power than Suzuki Liana, whereas torque is 6 NM more than Suzuki Liana. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Lacetti reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
| Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
| The Suzuki Liana is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Lacetti consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Liana, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Lacetti could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Lacetti consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Liana. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Chevrolet Lacetti 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: | 11 years | 24 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Nubira | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4, Suzuki Vitara | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Liana might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Chevrolet Lacetti 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. | |||
| Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 1.6 engine: Durable, easy to repair, long-lasting engine, not very demanding on fuel quality. 
Engine often leaks oil, which tends to cause other problems. The EGR valve can also cause problems, and many users choose to ...  More about Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 1.6 engine Suzuki Liana 2004 1.6 engine: A simple and robust engine, not particularly demanding in terms of fuel quality. High engine timing chain lifetime. Tends to increase oil consumption, head gasket failures may occur. | |||
| Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.23 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.55 m | |
| Chevrolet Lacetti is larger, but lower. Chevrolet Lacetti is 7 cm longer than the Suzuki Liana, 3 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Lacetti is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 275 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Lacetti is 0.4 metres more than that of the Suzuki Liana, which means Chevrolet Lacetti can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`650 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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