Chevrolet Aveo Vs Ford Ikon
Posted on May 18th 2010Welcome back!
The Aveo is spacious when it comes to interiors. The Ikon might be powerful but its bit cramped up when it comes to space. Both of them have the same engine but the output is lot different.
| Chevrolet Aveo 1.4 LT | Ford New Ikon iKool 1.4 Duratorq TDCi | |
| Engine | ||
| Engine Type | In-Line Engine | 4-In-line, 8V SOHC, TDCi |
| Engine Description | 1.4L 94bhp DOHC | 1.4L 67bhp 4 cyl. In-line TDCi |
| Engine Displacement (cc) | 1399 | 1399 |
| No. of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Maximum Power | 94 @ 6,200 (PS@rpm) | 68PS at 4000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 12.9 @ 3,500 (kgm@rpm) | 160nm at 2000 rpm |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 | 2 |
| Valve Configuration | DOHC | SOHC |
| Fuel Supply System | SEFI | CRDI |
| Bore x Stroke | 77.9 x 73.4 mm | NA |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18:01 |
| Turbo Charger | No | No |
| Super Charger | No | No |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Gear box | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Drive Type | FWD | NA |
| Overdrive | Yes | NA |
| Clutch Type | Single, Dry Plate Clutch | NA |
| Suspension System | ||
| Front Suspension | McPherson Struts | Independent McPherson struts with separate sub-frame |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Heavy duty twist-beam with strut-type coil spring / damper units |
| Shock Absorbers Type | Gas Filled | NA |
| Steering | ||
| Steering Type | Power | Power |
| Steering Column | Tilt | Collapsible |
| Steering Gear Type | Rack & Pinion | Power Assisted Rack & Pinion (PAS) |
| Turning Radius (wheel base) | 5.03 m | 5.0 m |
| Brake System | ||
| Front Brake Type | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Self-Adjusting Drum | Drum |
| Performance | ||
| Top Speed | 170 kmph | NA |
| Acceleration (0-100 kmph) | 13.4 seconds | NA |
| Fuel | ||
| Mileage-City (kmpl) | 10.8 | 17.0 |
| Mileage-Highway (kmpl) | 14.0 | 20.0 |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (liters) | 45 | 43 |
| Emission Norm Compliance | Bharat Stage III | Bharat Stage III |
| Emission Control System | Catalytic Converter | NA |
| Tires | ||
| Tire Size | 185/60 R 14 | 175/70 R 13 |
| Tire Type | Tubeless Radial Tire | Radial Tire |
| Wheel Size | 14 x 5.5 J | 13 in. |
| Alloy Wheel Size | 14 inches | NA |
| Other Specifications | ||
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| No of Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Payload & Towing | ||
| Cargo Volume | 400 liters | NA |
| Car Details | ||
| Country of Assembly | India | India |
| Country of Manufacture | India | India |
| Discontinuation Date | 1/1/2025 | 1/1/2025 |
| Introduction Date | 7/1/2009 | 8/12/2009 |
| Warranty Time | 3 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Distance | 45,000 kms | 100,000 kms |
You might want to think again if you are selecting the Ford Ikon. The new version is not that great when it comes to space and interiors. Take the Aveo for rejuvenating your senses and to feel like a king. The Aveo has a lot of space for 5 adults with their luggage.
Handling and feel
The Ikon falls behind even if they have the same engine. The Ikon feels bit out of power when changing gears at red line. The Aveo on the other side is superb when it comes to driving over red line gear change. You can feel the power gushing out of the exhaust pipes.
Engine and feel
Physically abuse the engine at red line and all you get is power from the Aveo. It has one of the best mid size engine which does a top whack of 180kmph with ease. As said the Ikon on the other hand feels bit underpowered when it comes to performance. The Aveo delivers only power, power and power. That’s enough for blowing your wallet for lakhs of rupees.
Time to go to the ATM
This is a tough choice as you are paying more for performance. The Aveo is the best choice but it’s costly too. If there is a money crunch then selecting the Ikon will be the best option.
By editor in Auto India News, Auto Industry News, Chevrolet, Ford, Indian Car Comparisons
Harry responded on 15 Sep 2010 at 2:01 am #
Pathetic and ridiculous comparision.
Petrol Vs. Diesel comparision?
FUNNY
Arjun responded on 25 Sep 2010 at 8:41 am #
Like Harry said - what were you thinking. Geez! What kind of auto journalists are you?!