Mazda 2 2010 vs Chevrolet Aveo 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mazda 2) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Chevrolet Aveo) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| 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: | 95 HP | 84 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 114 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Mazda 2 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 2 engine produces 11 HP more power than Chevrolet Aveo, whereas torque is 91 NM more than Chevrolet Aveo. Thanks to more power Mazda 2 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.0 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 2 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Aveo, which means that by driving the Mazda 2 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 2 consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Aveo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 2 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 2 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda 2 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: | 3.90 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 2 is 2 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Aveo, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 2 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 249 litres | 220 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
787 litres | no data | |
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Mazda 2 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mazda 2 has 29 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Aveo. The Chevrolet Aveo may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 2 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Chevrolet Aveo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`540 | 1`455 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Aveo has serious deffects in 155 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 1800 | |
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