Opel Karl 2015 vs Chevrolet Spark 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 96 NM | 93 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.9 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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Opel Karl is more dynamic to drive. Opel Karl engine produces 7 HP more power than Chevrolet Spark, whereas torque is 3 NM more than Chevrolet Spark. Thanks to more power Opel Karl reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Karl is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Karl consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Spark, which means that by driving the Opel Karl over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Karl consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Spark. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 32 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.68 m | 3.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.52 m | |
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Opel Karl is larger, but lower. Opel Karl is 4 cm longer than the Chevrolet Spark, width is practically the same , while the height of Opel Karl is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 206 litres | 170 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1013 litres | 873 litres | |
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Opel Karl has more luggage capacity. Opel Karl has 36 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Spark. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Karl (by 140 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.5 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Karl is 0.5 metres less than that of the Chevrolet Spark, which means Opel Karl can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`353 | 1`355 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Opel Karl has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Spark has serious deffects in 425 percent more cases than Opel Karl, so Opel Karl quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 2800 | |
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