Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 vs Volvo V50 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chevrolet Lacetti) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo V50) 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 and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Lacetti engine produces 1 HP less power than Volvo V50, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Volvo V50. Despite less power, Chevrolet Lacetti reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V50 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Lacetti consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Lacetti could require 420 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Lacetti consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1440 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V50 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 | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Nubira | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S40, Volvo C30 | |
| 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 | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Chevrolet Lacetti is 6 cm longer than the Volvo V50, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 417 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1410 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Chevrolet Lacetti uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`765 kg | 1`900 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`250 kg | 1`416 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 515 kg | 484 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 6.0/10 | |
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