Mazda 2 2003 vs Chevrolet Aveo 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.1 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 belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 72 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 104 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Aveo is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 2 engine produces 4 HP less power than Chevrolet Aveo, but torque is 56 NM more than Chevrolet Aveo. Due to the lower power, Mazda 2 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 2 consumes 2.1 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 315 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: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 630 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: | 6 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Chevrolet Kalos | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chevrolet Aveo 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: | 3.92 m | 3.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.49 m | |
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Mazda 2 is larger. Mazda 2 is 4 cm longer than the Chevrolet Aveo, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 2 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 267 litres | 175 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1044 litres | 980 litres | |
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Mazda 2 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 2 has 92 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Aveo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 2 (by 64 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`530 kg | 1`445 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`085 kg | 990 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 445 kg | 455 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Aveo has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
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