Honda Civic 2005 vs Chevrolet Lacetti 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.6 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: | 140 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is more dynamic to drive. Honda Civic engine produces 31 HP more power than Chevrolet Lacetti, whereas torque is 190 NM more than Chevrolet Lacetti. Thanks to more power Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Civic consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Lacetti, which means that by driving the Honda Civic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Lacetti. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda Civic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Accord, Honda FR-V | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Nubira | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chevrolet Lacetti might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Chevrolet Lacetti 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. | |||
| Honda Civic 2005 2.2 engine: Honda’s first diesel engine featured an aluminum block, a variable-geometry turbocharger, second-generation Bosch Common Rail injection, 16-valve cylinder head, and a balance shaft integrated into the crankcase. The ... More about Honda Civic 2005 2.2 engine Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 1.6 engine: Durable, easy to repair, long-lasting engine, not very demanding on fuel quality. Engine often leaks oil, which tends to cause other problems. The EGR valve can also cause problems, and many users choose to ... More about Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
| Honda Civic is 5 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Lacetti, 4 cm wider, while the height of Honda Civic is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 275 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1350 litres | no data | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Honda Civic has 180 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Lacetti. The Chevrolet Lacetti may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.6 metres more than that of the Chevrolet Lacetti, which means Honda Civic can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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