Toyota Vios 1.5G or Chevrolet Optra 1.6? Pls Help...

**aldouslls** · August 19th, 2005 01:31 PM

Hi to all,

I'm new here at tsikot.com. I think this is a cool site where you can check out almost everything about cars. Anyway, I really need your help, I would like to know which is much better between Toyota Vios 1.5G and Chevrolet Optra 1.6.

Thanks...

**Juan Tamad** · August 19th, 2005 01:37 PM

Vios 1.5G

**badkuk** · August 19th, 2005 01:41 PM

pag ako, probably the only motivation for getting an optra would be the interior space. in all other aspects, vios

**Altis6453** · August 19th, 2005 02:59 PM

I've driven both.

Impressions:

Toyota Vios 1.5G - A/T (2004)

Likes: more responsive and better road handling capabilities, airbag and abs, really nice lines and looks...doesn't need much to make it porma, good fuel economy, great power-to-weight ratio, toyota reliability and availability of parts and service, good resale value.

Dislikes: spartan interior, odd-looking radio, digital center instrument cluster (i prefer the analog ones found in the 1.3 Vios), dated NVH insulation, a little crowded if you have 4 passengers, the limp-sounding horn

Chevrolet Optra 1.6LS A/T (2004)

Likes: Nice interior trim, cool gated auto shifter, Blaupunkt cd/radio system, lots of passenger space...comfy for long rides, leather seats, abs, airbag, really quiet cabin, 2-year free PMS parts and labor, nice instrument cluster, questionable resalve value.

Dislikes: a little slow in response, esp. in trying overtaking, tires should be replaced, 3-piece front grille,minor reliability issues (i.e. batteries, warning lights lighting up for various reasons), horrible gas consumption for a 1.6L car, availability of service centers, questionable resale value.

**zechs** · August 19th, 2005 03:13 PM

ayaw mo ng vtec city or vtec jazz? these two might be within your budget. but choosing from a vios and an optra (new generation or not), i would choose a vios. dami kong narinig na horror stories from optra users eh..like the battery need to be refilled with water (na i think dapat maintenance-free battery na for the optra's price tag), and poor fuel mileage around 6-7km/l lang ata city driving compared to the vios' 12-14km/l.

**niky** · August 19th, 2005 03:15 PM

The extra space isn't worth the gas consumption, IMHO. Vios. Or if you need a 1.6, Lynx. Consumption not good, but not as bad as the Optra. And it's also very cheap.

**BlueBimmer** · August 19th, 2005 03:16 PM

vios for me

**orly_andico** · August 19th, 2005 07:32 PM

im amazed anyone would be considering the optra after all the horror stories... you need an optra like a hole in the head! :P

**A121** · August 19th, 2005 09:29 PM

Vios.. just change the NCT5 tires to better ones.

**9MX** · August 20th, 2005 01:25 AM

no brainer. its vios..better yet city or jazz. optra is one big lemon, daewoo in disguise!

saw a cute silver vios last week at eastwood. hanep ang set-up, iba ang grill, leather seats,naka ipod pa. too bad its fast becoming the new taxi after the corolla :-(