Fiat Punto 2012 vs Chevrolet Aveo 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 0.9 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 86 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 115 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 13.6 seconds | |
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Fiat Punto is more dynamic to drive. Fiat Punto engine produces 1 HP less power than Chevrolet Aveo, but torque is 30 NM more than Chevrolet Aveo. Despite less power, Fiat Punto reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Fiat Punto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Fiat Punto consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Aveo, which means that by driving the Fiat Punto over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Fiat Punto consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Aveo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Fiat Punto gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Chevrolet Aveo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Fiat 500 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Opel Adam | |
| 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 Chevrolet Aveo 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: | 4.07 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.52 m | |
| Fiat Punto is 3 cm longer than the Chevrolet Aveo, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Fiat Punto is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 275 litres | 290 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | 653 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Fiat Punto has 15 litres less trunk space than the Chevrolet Aveo. This could mean that the Fiat Punto uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Fiat Punto (by 377 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat Punto is 0.9 metres more than that of the Chevrolet Aveo, which means Fiat Punto can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`375 | 1`535 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Chevrolet Aveo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Punto has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Chevrolet Aveo, so Chevrolet Aveo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3600 | |
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