Chevrolet Spark 2007 vs Toyota Corolla 2007
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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: | 1.0 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: | 63 HP | 97 HP | |
| Torque: | 87 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 13 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Spark engine produces 34 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 43 NM less than Toyota Corolla. Despite less power, Chevrolet Spark reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.7 | |
| Chevrolet Spark consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Spark over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 38 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. Toyota Corolla might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.50 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.50 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.47 m | |
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Chevrolet Spark is smaller, but slightly higher. Chevrolet Spark is 105 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 27 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Spark is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
830 litres | no data | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage space. Chevrolet Spark has 305 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Spark is 0.8 metres less than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Chevrolet Spark can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`230 | 1`735 | |
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| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 3400 | |
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