Opel Astra 2004 vs Chevrolet Lacetti 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Lacetti is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 4 HP less power than Chevrolet Lacetti, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 10.4 | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Astra consumes 3.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Lacetti, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 525 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Meriva | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Nubira | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chevrolet Lacetti might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Chevrolet Lacetti 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. | |||
| Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 1.6 engine: Durable, easy to repair, long-lasting engine, not very demanding on fuel quality.
Engine often leaks oil, which tends to cause other problems. The EGR valve can also cause problems, and many users choose to ... More about Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
| Opel Astra is 6 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Lacetti, 3 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 1410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1590 litres | no data | |
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Chevrolet Lacetti has more luggage space. Opel Astra has 870 litres less trunk space than the Chevrolet Lacetti. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 1`765 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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