Chevrolet Spark 2013 vs Opel Karl 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 93 NM | 96 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 13.9 seconds | |
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Opel Karl is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Spark engine produces 7 HP less power than Opel Karl, whereas torque is 3 NM less than Opel Karl. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Spark reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Opel Karl is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Spark consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Karl, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Spark could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Spark consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Karl. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 32 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.64 m | 3.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.48 m | |
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Chevrolet Spark is smaller, but higher. Chevrolet Spark is 4 cm shorter than the Opel Karl, width is practically the same , while the height of Chevrolet Spark is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 170 litres | 206 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
873 litres | 1013 litres | |
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Opel Karl has more luggage space. Chevrolet Spark has 36 litres less trunk space than the Opel Karl. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Karl (by 140 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 9.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Spark is 0.5 metres more than that of the Opel Karl, which means Chevrolet Spark can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`355 | 1`353 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Opel Karl has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Spark has serious deffects in 425 percent more cases than Opel Karl, so Opel Karl quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | no data | |
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