Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 vs Volvo V50 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Lacetti is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Lacetti engine produces 9 HP more power than Volvo V50, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Lacetti reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V50 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Lacetti consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Lacetti consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Nubira | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including 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. | |||
| 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
| Chevrolet Lacetti is 7 cm longer than the Volvo V50, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Lacetti is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 417 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1410 litres | 1307 litres | |
| 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Chevrolet Lacetti (by 103 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`765 kg | 1`850 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`250 kg | 1`260 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 515 kg | 590 kg | |
| Chevrolet Lacetti load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 15 procentiem less than Volvo V50. Therefore, Volvo V50 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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