Mazda Demio 1997 vs Chevrolet Aveo 2007
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| 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: | 63 HP | 84 HP | |
| Torque: | 103 NM | 114 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Aveo is a more dynamic driving. Mazda Demio engine produces 21 HP less power than Chevrolet Aveo, whereas torque is 11 NM less than Chevrolet Aveo. Due to the lower power, Mazda Demio reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Chevrolet Aveo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda Demio consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Aveo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda Demio could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Chevrolet Aveo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 121 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda Demio might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda Demio 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: | 3.82 m | 4.31 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.50 m | |
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Mazda Demio is smaller, but slightly higher. Mazda Demio is 49 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Aveo, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda Demio is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 375 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1298 litres | no data | |
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Chevrolet Aveo has more luggage space. Mazda Demio has 45 litres less trunk space than the Chevrolet Aveo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`450 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
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