Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 vs BMW 3 series 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chevrolet Lacetti) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 3 series) 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. | |||
| 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 | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Lacetti engine produces 54 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 190 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Lacetti reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 5.9 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Lacetti consumes 4.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Lacetti could require 675 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Nubira | Used also on BMW 1 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chevrolet Lacetti might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
| Chevrolet Lacetti is 6 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Lacetti is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1410 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1385 litres | |
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Chevrolet Lacetti has more luggage capacity. Chevrolet Lacetti has 950 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`765 | 2`045 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 3600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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