Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chevrolet Lacetti) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Opel Astra) 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 belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Lacetti engine produces 11 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 130 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Lacetti reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 6.1 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Lacetti consumes 4.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Lacetti could require 645 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Opel Astra 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 | 6 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 Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | |
| 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 | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.50 m | |
| Chevrolet Lacetti is 6 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Lacetti is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1410 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1590 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`765 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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