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Chevrolet Aveo Sedan 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)
Sedan Overview:
Chevrolet Aveo (Sedan). With 131 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~10.5 l/100km). Weighing only 1070 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 four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Aveo (tested as Daewoo Kalos) achieved a modest 3-star Euro NCAP rating for adult occupant protection in 2006, indicating acceptable but not class-leading safety performance for its time.
1.4 i 16V (94 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Provides adequate power for city driving with the ease of an automatic, though it sacrifices some responsiveness compared to the manual.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is acceptable for an automatic in this class, but expect it to be less efficient than its manual counterpart.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Affordable purchase price
- • Practical and spacious interior for its class
- • Simple, easy-to-maintain mechanics
- • Good fuel economy on some trims
Cons:
- • Basic interior quality and materials
- • Modest performance, especially with smaller engines
- • Below-average safety rating compared to modern standards
- • Limited refinement and driving dynamics
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Sedan: 2003 - ).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Chevrolet |
| Model: | Aveo |
| Generation: | Sedan |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.4 i 16V (94 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2004 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| 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 |
| Coolant: | 6 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: | 11.4 kg/Hp, 87.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.2 kg/Nm, 122.4 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 11.3 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1070 |
| Max. weight: | 1535 |
| Max load: | 465 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 375 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4235 mm mm [Same length.] |
| 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 |
| 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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