Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 vs Toyota Corolla 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 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: | 94 HP | 97 HP | |
| Torque: | 131 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Lacetti is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Lacetti engine produces 3 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, but torque is 1 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Despite less power, Chevrolet Lacetti reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Lacetti consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Lacetti could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Lacetti consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Kalos | Used also on Toyota Auris | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Lacetti is 3 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Lacetti is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 405 litres | 450 litres | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage space. Chevrolet Lacetti has 45 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`695 | 1`735 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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