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Chevrolet Aveo Hatchback 1.4 i 16V (94 Hp) Automatic
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Chevrolet Aveo:
The Chevrolet Aveo is a five-seater, front-drive subcompact car marketed by General Motors since 2002 over two generations. Originally developed by South Korean manufacturer Daewoo Motors and marketed as the Daewoo Kalos , the takeover of Daewoo by GM to form GM Daewoo Auto & Technology resulted in the car's marketing in 120 countries under seven brands — prominently as the Chevrolet Aveo....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Hatchback Overview:
Chevrolet Aveo (Hatchback). With 131 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~10.5 l/100km). Weighing only 1060 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 11.9 s). The top speed reaches 170 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Aveo (tested as Kalos, which shares the platform) received a 3-star Euro NCAP rating in 2006 for adult occupant protection, indicating an acceptable but not class-leading safety performance for its time.
1.4 i 16V (94 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The automatic transmission makes this variant suitable for relaxed city driving, but performance is noticeably dulled compared to its manual counterpart.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is on the higher side for this class, making it a less efficient choice for daily commuting, especially in stop-and-go traffic.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Affordable purchase price and running costs (for certain engines)
- • Practical and spacious interior for its class
- • Simple, proven mechanicals lead to decent reliability
- • Easy to maneuver in urban environments
Cons:
- • Uninspiring performance, especially with lower-powered engines
- • Basic interior quality and limited features
- • Dated safety rating compared to modern standards
- • Some engine variants are less fuel-efficient than competitors
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Sedan: 2003 - ).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Chevrolet |
| Model: | Aveo |
| Generation: | Hatchback |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.4 i 16V (94 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2004 |
| End of production: | 2007 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 94 Hp @ 6300 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 67.2 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 131 Nm @ 4400 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1399 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.75 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 77.9 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 73.4 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 10.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.6 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 11.9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 11.9 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 170 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11.3 kg/Hp, 88.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.1 kg/Nm, 123.6 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 11.3 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1060 |
| Max. weight: | 1535 |
| Max load: | 475 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 980 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 220 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3880 mm mm [355mm less] |
| Width: | 1670 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1495 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2480 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1450 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1410 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.8 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 155/80 R13 |
| Wheel rims size | 5J x 13 |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Torsion |
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