Mazda 2 2007 vs Chevrolet Kalos 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.1 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: | 86 HP | 71 HP | |
| Torque: | 122 NM | 104 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
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Mazda 2 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 2 engine produces 15 HP more power than Chevrolet Kalos, whereas torque is 18 NM more than Chevrolet Kalos. Thanks to more power Mazda 2 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 2 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Kalos, which means that by driving the Mazda 2 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 2 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Kalos. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 2 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 3 | Used 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. Mazda 2 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.90 m | 3.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 2 is 2 cm longer than the Chevrolet Kalos, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 2 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
787 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`485 | 1`100 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Kalos has serious deffects in 135 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1600 | |
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