Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 vs Honda Civic 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 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: | 109 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Lacetti engine produces 31 HP less power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Lacetti reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic, 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 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Chevrolet Lacetti gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 Honda FR-V | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Lacetti is 3 cm shorter than the Honda Civic, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Lacetti is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 405 litres | 350 litres | |
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Chevrolet Lacetti has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Chevrolet Lacetti has 55 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic. The Honda Civic may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`665 | 1`675 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 3800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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