Chery M11 (A3)

Chery M11 (A3): which version to buy

If you are choosing a Chery M11 (A3) rather than reading a model overview, the useful split is not “generation” — there is only 1 generation (2008-01-01 to 2016-11-30, Sedan, 9 versions). The useful split is engine output, gearbox, and measured weight. All nine cars are Gasoline, Inline 4, Front, transverse, FWD, no boost, 57 L tank, 127 mm clearance.

If you are choosing a Chery M11 (A3) rather than reading a model overview, the useful split is not “generation” — there is only 1 generation (2008-01-01 to 2016-11-30, Sedan, 9 versions). The useful split is engine output, gearbox, and measured weight. All nine cars are Gasoline, Inline 4, Front, transverse, FWD, no boost, 57 L tank, 127 mm clearance. What changes is horsepower (117, 126, 132, or 136), gearbox (Manual 5, Variable, or Automatic 4), and whether 0–100, mpg, and kerb weight were measured.

People searching chery m11 a3 1.6 mt 2010 and chery m11 a3 1.6 cvt 2013 are already pointing at the two 1.6 litre families that have full numbers. The 1.8 litre cars are the ones where several figures are not measured.

Chery M11 (A3) engines and specs (all 9 versions)

Compression: 11 on every 126 hp 1.6; 10.5 on both 117 hp 1.6; 10 on all three 1.8 versions. Bore × stroke: 77 × 85.8 on the 126 hp 1.6; 81 × 77.5 on the 4-valve 117 hp 1.6 MT; not measured on the 2-valve 117 hp 1.6 MT and on all 1.8 versions.

Performance and economy: what the numbers actually buy

0–100 km/h (measured): 1.6 MT 126 hp — 14.1 s; 1.6 MT 117 hp (both valve counts) — 14.8 s; both 1.6 CVT 126 hp — 15.1 s. The 5-speed Manual 126 hp is 1.0 s quicker than the Variable 126 hp and 0.7 s quicker than the 117 hp Manual. 1.8 MT 136 hp, 1.8 MT 132 hp, and 1.8 AT 132 hp: 0–100 not measured.

Top speed: 1.8 MT 136 hp — 181 km/h (highest measured); every 1.6 version with a figure — 180 km/h; 1.8 MT 132 hp — 175 km/h (6 km/h below the 136 hp 1.8 MT, 5 km/h below the 1.6 cars). 1.8 AT 132 hp: top speed not measured.

Fuel (L/100 km), city / highway / combined:

• 1.6 CVT 126 hp (both kerb weights): 9.6 / 6.3 / 7.5
• 1.6 MT 126 hp, kerb 1470: 9 / 5.1 / 6.5
• 1.6 MT 126 hp, kerb 1425: 8.8 / 5.4 / 6.6
• 1.6 MT 117 hp (both): 8.9 / 5.2 / 6.5
• All three 1.8 versions: city, highway, and combined not measured

Versus the Variable, the heavier 1.6 MT 126 hp uses 1.0 L/100 km less combined (6.5 vs 7.5), 0.6 less in the city, and 1.2 less on the highway. The lighter 1.6 MT 126 hp is 0.9 combined below the CVT. The 117 hp 1.6 MT matches the heavier 126 hp Manual on combined (6.5) and is 0.1 above it in the city. Euro 4 is listed only on both 117 hp 1.6 MT cars and on all three 1.8 versions; the 126 hp 1.6 cars have eco class not measured. CO2 is not measured on every version.

Dimensions and weight: kg per horsepower

Ground clearance is 127 mm on all nine. Tank is 57 L on all nine. Wheels 195/65 R15 and 205/55 R16 are listed on both 1.6 CVT cars, both 126 hp 1.6 MT cars, and the 4-valve 117 hp 1.6 MT. Wheels are not measured on the 2-valve 117 hp 1.6 MT, 1.8 MT 136 hp, 1.8 MT 132 hp, and 1.8 AT.

Kerb / gross (kg):

The lightest measured 126 hp cars (1425 kg) are 45 kg below the 1470 kg pair and 9.7% heavier than the 4-valve 117 hp 1.6 MT (1350 kg). The 4-valve 117 hp car is 45 kg lighter than the 2-valve 117 hp 1.6 MT (1395 kg). Payload where both masses exist: 1470/1845 → 375 kg; 1425/1800 → 375 kg; 1350/1750 → 400 kg (25 kg more).

Power per litre (hp ÷ litres): 1.6 CVT / 1.6 MT 126 hp — 126 / 1.598 ≈ 78.8 hp/L (highest); 1.8 MT 136 hp — 136 / 1.791 ≈ 75.9 hp/L; 1.8 MT / 1.8 AT 132 hp — 132 / 1.791 ≈ 73.7 hp/L; 1.6 MT 117 hp — 117 / 1.597 ≈ 73.3 hp/L (lowest). The 126 hp 1.6 is the densest engine in the catalogue; the 136 hp 1.8 is 10 hp above the 126 hp 1.6 (+7.9%) on 193 cc more (+12.1%).

Which version to choose (arithmetic only)

If you want the fastest measured 0–100: 1.6 MT 126 hp (either kerb). 14.1 s is the only figure under 14.5 s. Same 160 Nm, same 1598 cc, same 92 fuel as the CVT; the difference is Manual 5 versus Variable.

If you want the same 126 hp without a clutch: either 1.6 CVT. You pay 1.0 s to 100 and 1.0 L/100 km combined versus the heavier 1.6 MT 126 hp. The two CVTs share every engine and economy figure; they differ only in mass (1470/1845 vs 1425/1800). Choose the 1425 kg 1.6 CVT if you can identify it: 45 kg less kerb, 11.31 vs 11.67 kg/hp, same 15.1 s and 7.5 combined.

If you want the cheapest-to-run measured 1.6 with a stick: the 1.6 MT 126 hp at 1425 kg has the lowest city figure among 126 hp cars (8.8). Combined is 6.6, 0.1 above the 1470 kg 1.6 MT 126 hp (6.5) and the 117 hp Manual (6.5). Highway: the 1470 kg 1.6 MT 126 hp is best at 5.1; the 1425 kg twin is 5.4.

If you are looking at 117 hp because it is “the small engine”: both 1.6 MT 117 hp cars are 9 hp and 13 Nm below the 126 hp 1.6 MT, 0.7 s slower to 100, and they need 95 fuel versus 92. Combined mpg is not better than the 126 hp Manual (6.5 vs 6.5 or 6.6). The 4-valve 117 hp 1.6 MT (1350 kg, 1750 kg gross, 81 × 77.5) is the one to pick inside this pair: 45 kg lighter than the 2-valve 117 hp 1.6 MT, wheels listed, torque band 4300–4500 instead of a single 4300. The 2-valve car is the only 1.6 with 2 valves per cylinder and with wheels and gross weight not measured.

If you want the most horsepower in the data: 1.8 MT 136 hp — 136 hp, 180 Nm, Direct injection (direct), top speed 181. That is +10 hp and +20 Nm versus 126 hp 1.6, +4 hp and +10 Nm versus 1.8 MT 132 hp. You cannot rank it on 0–100, mpg, or weight: all not measured. It is the only Direct injection (direct) version; the 132 hp 1.8 cars use Distributed injection (multi-point).

If you want an automatic that is not a CVT: only 1.8 AT 132 hp (Automatic 4). Same 132 hp / 170 Nm / 1791 cc / 95 fuel as 1.8 MT 132 hp. 0–100, top speed, mpg, kerb, and gross are all not measured on the 1.8 AT. The 1.8 MT 132 hp at least has 175 km/h and kerb 1350 kg (10.23 kg/hp, the lowest measured mass-to-power in the set).

Reliability / problems: this catalogue has no failure rates. What you can score is completeness of the spec. The 126 hp 1.6 MT and 1.6 CVT rows are fully measured (0–100, three consumptions, both masses, wheels). The 1.8 rows are the opposite: 1.8 AT is the least documented; 1.8 MT 136 hp has power and 181 km/h but no times, mpg, or mass.

Practical shortlist for a used Chery M11 (A3) 1.6 MT 2010 / 1.6 CVT 2013 search:

1. 1.6 MT 126 hp, kerb 1425 — best measured sprint (14.1 s), lowest city among 126 hp manuals (8.8), 92 fuel, 11.31 kg/hp. 2. 1.6 MT 126 hp, kerb 1470 — same 14.1 s, best highway (5.1) and tied-best combined (6.5), 375 kg payload. 3. 1.6 CVT 126 hp, kerb 1425 — same engine as (1), Variable, +1.0 s and +0.9 L/100 km combined versus that Manual. 4. 1.6 MT 117 hp, 4 valves, 1350 kg — only if you accept 95 fuel and 9 hp less for 400 kg payload; do not expect better combined mpg than the 126 hp Manual. 5. 1.8 MT 136 hp — only if peak hp and Direct injection (direct) matter more than missing 0–100 and mpg. 6. Skip 1.8 AT if you need comparable economy or sprint numbers; they are not measured.

There is no second generation to “wait for”: every version sits in the same 2008–2016 Sedan generation. The buy decision is which of the nine rows above you can live with when several 1.8 figures stay not measured.