Chevrolet Aveo: Which Version Should You Buy?
The Chevrolet Aveo version to choose depends on whether you prioritize performance, fuel economy, transmission type, or ground clearance. The current 3 generation Sedan offers a single 1.5-liter Gasoline engine with 99 hp and either the exact version name 1.5 i 16V MT or 1.5 i 16V CVT.
The Chevrolet Aveo version to choose depends on whether you prioritize performance, fuel economy, transmission type, or ground clearance. The current 3 generation Sedan offers a single 1.5-liter Gasoline engine with 99 hp and either the exact version name 1.5 i 16V MT or 1.5 i 16V CVT. The 2 generation Sedan provides the broadest engine choice in the supplied data, including Gasoline versions from 70 to 115 hp and a 75 hp Diesel. The 1 generation and its restyling cover 72–109 hp Gasoline versions, with Manual and Automatic gearboxes. Across the model history shown here, every listed Chevrolet Aveo is FWD.
Chevrolet Aveo generations compared
The 1 generation ran from March 2002 to February 2008 as a Sedan, with 16 versions recorded and 12 shown in the supplied specification list. Its engines range from 1,150 to 1,598 cc and from 72 to 106 hp. Buyers can choose 5-speed Manual or 4-speed Automatic versions. Kerb weight spans 960–1,205 kg, ground clearance is 150–160 mm, and every listed version has a 45-liter tank.
The 1 generation restyling belongs inside the same generation family rather than representing a new generation. It ran from March 2005 through December 2011 as a Hatchback 3-door, with 17 versions recorded and 12 shown. The supplied engines range from 1,150 to 1,598 cc and produce 72–109 hp. Gearbox choices are 5-speed Manual and 4-speed Automatic. Kerb weight ranges from 990 to 1,160 kg, clearance from 155 to 165 mm, and the tank holds 45 liters.
The 2 generation Sedan ran from October 2011 through September 2015. It has 13 recorded versions, with 12 shown in the data. Gasoline choices cover 1,229–1,598 cc and 70–115 hp, while the 1.3 MT Diesel has 1,248 cc, 75 hp, and 190 Nm. Transmissions include 5-speed Manual and 6-speed Automatic. Kerb weight ranges from 1,070 to 1,172 kg, every listed version has 150 mm of clearance, and tank capacity is 46 liters.
The 3 generation Sedan began in June 2023 and has four listed database entries. All use a 1,485 cc Gasoline engine producing 99 hp and 140 Nm. The exact version names are 1.5 i 16V MT and 1.5 i 16V CVT, each appearing twice with different weight and consumption records. All have 125 mm of clearance and a 45-liter tank.
Chevrolet Aveo engine specs and version comparison
Repeated names are distinguished below by power and, where power is identical, kerb weight.
| Generation and exact version | Output | Torque | Engine | Fuel | Cylinders/layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 generation 1.5 i 16V MT (1,140 kg) | 99 hp | 140 Nm | 1,485 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | not measured | 6-speed Manual | FWD |
| 3 generation 1.5 i 16V CVT (1,190 kg) | 99 hp | 140 Nm | 1,485 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | not measured | Variable | FWD |
| 3 generation 1.5 i 16V CVT (1,170 kg) | 99 hp | 140 Nm | 1,485 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | not measured | Variable | FWD |
| 3 generation 1.5 i 16V MT (1,120 kg) | 99 hp | 140 Nm | 1,485 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | not measured | 6-speed Manual | FWD |
| 2 generation 1.2 MT (70 hp) | 70 hp | 115 Nm | 1,229 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| 2 generation 1.2 MT (86 hp, 1,085 kg) | 86 hp | 115 Nm | 1,229 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| 2 generation 1.2 MT (86 hp, 1,070 kg) | 86 hp | 115 Nm | 1,229 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| 2 generation 1.3 MT | 75 hp | 190 Nm | 1,248 cc | Diesel | 4, Inline | Turbo | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| 2 generation 1.4 MT (1,098 kg) | 100 hp | 130 Nm | 1,398 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| 2 generation 1.4 MT (1,083 kg) | 100 hp | 130 Nm | 1,398 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| 2 generation 1.4 AT (1,125 kg) | 100 hp | 130 Nm | 1,398 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 6-speed Automatic | FWD |
| 2 generation 1.4 AT (1,110 kg) | 100 hp | 130 Nm | 1,398 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 6-speed Automatic | FWD |
| 2 generation 1.6 MT (1,098 kg) | 115 hp | 155 Nm | 1,598 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| 2 generation 1.6 MT (1,147 kg) | 115 hp | 155 Nm | 1,598 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| 2 generation 1.6 AT (1,098 kg) | 115 hp | 155 Nm | 1,598 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 6-speed Automatic | FWD |
| 2 generation 1.6 AT (1,168 kg) | 115 hp | 155 Nm | 1,598 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 6-speed Automatic | FWD |
| 1 generation restyling 1.2 MT (84 hp, 990 kg) | 84 hp | 114 Nm | 1,206 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| 1 generation restyling 1.2 MT (84 hp, 1,000 kg) | 84 hp | 114 Nm | 1,206 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| 1 generation restyling 1.2 MT (72 hp) | 72 hp | 104 Nm | 1,150 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| 1 generation restyling 1.4 MT (1,060 kg) | 101 hp | 131 Nm | 1,399 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| 1 generation restyling 1.4 MT (1,047 kg) | 101 hp | 131 Nm | 1,399 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| 1 generation restyling 1.4 AT (101 hp, 1,065 kg) | 101 hp | 131 Nm | 1,399 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
| 1 generation restyling 1.4 AT (101 hp, 1,047 kg) | 101 hp | 131 Nm | 1,399 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
| 1 generation restyling 1.4 AT (94 hp) | 94 hp | 130 Nm | 1,399 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
| 1 generation restyling 1.6 MT | 109 hp | 150 Nm | 1,598 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| 1 generation restyling 1.6 AT | 109 hp | 150 Nm | 1,598 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
| 1 generation 1.2 MT (990 kg) | 72 hp | 104 Nm | 1,150 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| 1 generation 1.2 MT (960 kg) | 72 hp | 104 Nm | 1,150 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| 1 generation 1.4 MT (83 hp) | 83 hp | 123 Nm | 1,399 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| 1 generation 1.4 MT (94 hp) | 94 hp | 130 Nm | 1,399 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| 1 generation 1.4 AT | 94 hp | 130 Nm | 1,399 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
| 1 generation 1.5 MT (1,205 kg) | 86 hp | 131 Nm | 1,498 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| 1 generation 1.5 MT (1,160 kg) | 86 hp | 131 Nm | 1,498 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| 1 generation 1.5 AT (1,205 kg) | 86 hp | 131 Nm | 1,498 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
| 1 generation 1.5 AT (1,160 kg) | 86 hp | 131 Nm | 1,498 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
| 1 generation 1.6 MT (1,045 kg entries) | 106 hp | 145 Nm | 1,598 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | FWD |
| 1 generation 1.6 AT | 106 hp | 145 Nm | 1,598 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
For output relative to displacement, the 101 hp 1.4 MT and 1.4 AT restyling versions deliver about 72.2 hp per liter. The 2 generation 115 hp 1.6 MT and 1.6 AT produce about 72.0 hp per liter, while the current 99 hp 1.5-liter versions produce about 66.7 hp per liter. The 2 generation 1.3 MT stands apart for torque: its 190 Nm is 35 Nm above the 155 Nm of the 115 hp 1.6-liter Gasoline versions.
Chevrolet Aveo performance and fuel economy
The strongest measured acceleration in the supplied data is 10.7 seconds from 0–100 km/h for the 109 hp restyled 1.6 MT. Its top speed and fuel consumption are not measured. Among versions with a measured top speed, the 2 generation 115 hp 1.6 MT reaches 189 km/h in one listed specification and accelerates from 0–100 km/h in 11.3 seconds. The equivalent 115 hp 1.6 AT records 186 km/h and 11.7 seconds, making the Manual 0.4 seconds quicker and 3 km/h faster in that matched pair.
The 2 generation 1.3 MT Diesel has the lowest measured combined consumption at 3.8 L/100 km, with 4.3 L/100 km in the city and 3.4 L/100 km on the highway. Its trade-off is performance: 0–100 km/h takes 14.2 seconds and top speed is 163 km/h. The 115 hp 1.6 MT uses 6.6 L/100 km combined, while the 115 hp 1.6 AT uses 7.1 L/100 km; choosing the Manual saves 0.5 L/100 km in this comparison.
Every 3 generation version has a measured top speed of 160 km/h, while 0–100 km/h acceleration is not measured. Combined consumption is 4.9 L/100 km for both 1.5 i 16V MT entries and both 1.5 i 16V CVT entries. City consumption is 5.8 L/100 km for both Manual entries and one CVT entry, while the 1,190 kg CVT records 5.9 L/100 km. Highway consumption is 3.7 L/100 km for the 1,140 kg Manual and 3.8 L/100 km for the other three entries.
Among the original 1 generation versions with complete economy figures, the 72 hp 1.2 MT uses 6.6 L/100 km combined, while the 86 hp 1.5 MT uses 7.0 L/100 km and the 86 hp 1.5 AT uses 7.6 L/100 km. The Manual therefore saves 0.6 L/100 km over the Automatic in the matched 1.5-liter pair and accelerates in 11.0–11.1 seconds rather than 11.9 seconds.
Chevrolet Aveo weight, clearance, tank and wheel specs
The lightest listed Aveo is the original 1 generation 1.2 MT at 960 kg kerb weight. With 72 hp, that equals about 13.3 kg per hp. The best listed weight-to-power figure is approximately 9.6 kg per hp for the 1,045 kg, 106 hp 1.6 MT from the original generation. The 1,098 kg, 115 hp 2 generation 1.6 MT is close at about 9.5 kg per hp.
The 3 generation Manual entries weigh 1,120 or 1,140 kg, whereas the CVT entries weigh 1,170 or 1,190 kg. On matched lighter and heavier records, the CVT adds 50 kg while power remains 99 hp. Gross weight spans 1,530–1,550 kg for the Manual and 1,580–1,600 kg for the CVT.
Ground clearance is lowest in the 3 generation at 125 mm. Every 2 generation version has 150 mm. Original 1 generation entries have 150 or 160 mm, while restyled versions have 155, 160, or 165 mm. The 72 hp restyled 1.2 MT provides the maximum listed 165 mm.
Tank capacity is 46 liters for the 2 generation and 45 liters for the original, restyled, and 3 generation entries. Listed wheel choices are 175/70 R13 and 185/60 R14 on several original-generation versions; 185/60 R14 and 185/55 R15 on selected restyled versions; and 195/65 R15 and 205/55 R16 on selected 2 generation 1.6-liter versions. Wheel sizes for the other entries are not measured.
Which Chevrolet Aveo version should you buy?
For the strongest all-round measured performance, choose the 2 generation 1.6 MT with 115 hp: it offers 155 Nm, 11.3-second acceleration, a measured top speed as high as 189 km/h, and 6.6 L/100 km combined consumption. Compared with the matching 1.6 AT, it is 0.4 seconds quicker to 100 km/h and consumes 0.5 L/100 km less.
For the lowest measured fuel use, choose the 2 generation 1.3 MT Diesel. Its 3.8 L/100 km combined result beats the 5.5 L/100 km of the most economical 86 hp 1.2 MT Gasoline entry by 1.7 L/100 km. It also has the range’s highest listed torque at 190 Nm, although its 75 hp output and 14.2-second acceleration make it the economy-led choice.
For a current-generation Sedan with a Manual gearbox, choose 1.5 i 16V MT. Between the two Manual records, the 1,120 kg entry is 20 kg lighter, while both deliver 99 hp, 140 Nm, 4.9 L/100 km combined consumption, and 160 km/h. If a Variable gearbox is preferred, the 1,170 kg 1.5 i 16V CVT is 20 kg lighter than the other CVT record and has city consumption of 5.8 rather than 5.9 L/100 km.
For maximum ground clearance, choose the 72 hp restyled 1.2 MT, which has 165 mm. For the best measured weight per horsepower, the 1,098 kg, 115 hp 2 generation 1.6 MT is the leading choice at about 9.5 kg per hp. Price, engine price, oil capacity, reliability, engine-light diagnosis, engine-number location, and sale availability are not measured in the supplied data, so they cannot support a responsible version recommendation.