Fiat Punto 2003 vs Chevrolet Kalos 2005

 
Fiat Punto
2003 - 2010
Chevrolet Kalos
2005 - 2008
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.2 Petrol1.1 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 80 HP71 HP
Torque: 114 NM104 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.4 seconds13.7 seconds
Fiat Punto is more dynamic to drive.
Fiat Punto engine produces 9 HP more power than Chevrolet Kalos, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Chevrolet Kalos. Thanks to more power Fiat Punto reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.06.6
Real fuel consumption: 6.8 l/100km7.2 l/100km
The Fiat Punto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Fiat Punto consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Kalos, which means that by driving the Fiat Punto over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Fiat Punto consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Kalos.
Fuel tank capacity: 47 litres45 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 780 km in combined cycle680 km in combined cycle
920 km on highway810 km on highway
690 km with real consumption620 km with real consumption
Fiat Punto gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Engine production duration: 13 years9 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Fiat Brava, Fiat StiloUsed also on Chevrolet Aveo
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Fiat Punto might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: yesno
The Fiat Punto 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: 3.86 m3.88 m
Width: 1.66 m1.67 m
Height: 1.48 m1.50 m
Both cars are similar in size. Fiat Punto is 2 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Kalos, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Fiat Punto is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 297 litresno data
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1080 litresno data
Turning diameter: 10.5 meters9.8 meters
The turning circle of the Fiat Punto is 0.7 metres more than that of the Chevrolet Kalos, which means Fiat Punto can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`4451`100
Safety: no data
Quality:
low

low
Chevrolet Kalos has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Fiat Punto, so Chevrolet Kalos quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 16001600
Pros and Cons: Fiat Punto has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • lower price
Chevrolet Kalos has
  • better manoeuvrability
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