Volkswagen Polo 5 Doors (2001 – 2005) vs Chevrolet Aveo / Kalos 5 Doors (2002 – 2007): specs compared
The Chevrolet Aveo / Kalos 5 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 105 hp against 100 hp. The Volkswagen Polo 5 Doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.7 s against 11.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 188 km/h against 176 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.5 L/100 km against 6.1 L/100 km. The Chevrolet Aveo / Kalos 5 Doors is the lighter car, from 955 kg against 1,010 kg.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Polo 5 Doors
2001 – 2005
|
Chevrolet
Aveo / Kalos 5 Doors
2002 – 2007
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2005 | 2002 – 2007 |
| Body style | 5 Doors · Hatchback | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 8 | 9 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 54 – 101 hp | 71 – 105 hp |
| Torque | 106 – 240 Nm | 104 – 145 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.7 – 17.5 s | 11.1 – 16.2 s |
| Top speed | 152 – 188 km/h | 151 – 176 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.5 – 6.9 L/100 km | 6.1 – 7.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,899 mm | 3,881 mm |
| Width | 1,651 mm | 1,669 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,496 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,461 mm | 2,479 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,010 – 1,130 kg | 955 – 1,070 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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