Mazda 2 2003 vs Chevrolet Aveo 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 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: | 68 HP | 84 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 114 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Aveo is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 2 engine produces 16 HP less power than Chevrolet Aveo, but torque is 46 NM more than Chevrolet Aveo. Due to the lower power, Mazda 2 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 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 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 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 2 consumes 1.9 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 | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 620 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 | 8 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.51 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 2 and Chevrolet Aveo are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 267 litres | 220 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1044 litres | no data | |
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Mazda 2 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 2 has 47 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Aveo. | |||
| 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`530 | no data | |
| 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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