Chevrolet Spark 2010 vs Volkswagen Vento 1995
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 81 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 111 NM | 116 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 16.7 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Spark is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Spark engine produces 21 HP more power than Volkswagen Vento, but torque is 5 NM less than Volkswagen Vento. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Spark reaches 100 km/h speed 4.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 6.6 | |
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The Chevrolet Spark is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Spark consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Vento, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Spark over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| Volkswagen Vento 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: | 8 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Vento 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: | 3.64 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.42 m | |
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Chevrolet Spark is smaller, but higher. Chevrolet Spark is 74 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Vento, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Spark is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 170 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Spark is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Vento, which means Chevrolet Spark can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`360 | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1000 | |
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