Chevrolet Tavera: Which Version to Buy and Why
The Chevrolet Tavera choice in this catalogue comes down to transmission rather than engine output. Both 2.2 MT and 2.2 AT use a 2,190 cc Gasoline engine producing 117 hp (86 kW) at 5,000 rpm and 183 Nm at 3,600 rpm. Both are RWD Compact Van versions with 160 mm of ground clearance. The meaningful difference is the gearbox: 2.2 MT has a 5-speed Manual, while 2.2 AT has a 4-speed Automatic.
The Chevrolet Tavera choice in this catalogue comes down to transmission rather than engine output. Both 2.2 MT and 2.2 AT use a 2,190 cc Gasoline engine producing 117 hp (86 kW) at 5,000 rpm and 183 Nm at 3,600 rpm. Both are RWD Compact Van versions with 160 mm of ground clearance. The meaningful difference is the gearbox: 2.2 MT has a 5-speed Manual, while 2.2 AT has a 4-speed Automatic. Choose 2.2 MT if gearbox control and an extra forward ratio matter most; choose 2.2 AT if an Automatic transmission is the priority. The supplied data contains no price or fuel-consumption figures, so neither version can be declared cheaper to buy or more economical to run.
Chevrolet Tavera generations: what changed?
The catalogue contains one Chevrolet Tavera generation, produced from 2002 through 2017. This 1 generation has a Compact Van body and two versions: 2.2 MT and 2.2 AT. Because there is only one generation in the supplied data, there is no generation-to-generation change in engine output, body type, drivetrain, clearance, suspension, or braking specifications to compare.
Both versions cover the same 2002–2017 production period. No separate restyling is listed, and the data does not identify any technical revision associated with a particular model year. Consequently, the specifications supplied for 2.2 MT and 2.2 AT are the appropriate basis for comparing the available Chevrolet Tavera versions, including a 2017 Chevrolet Tavera.
Chevrolet Tavera engine specs and versions
The two versions share the same naturally aspirated engine specification: boost is listed as No. The 2,190 cc Gasoline unit has 4 cylinders in an Inline layout, with 2 valves per cylinder and distributed injection (multi-point). Its compression ratio is 9, while bore and stroke are 89 × 88. The specified fuel is 92.
| Version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders | Layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 MT | 117 hp (86 kW) at 5,000 rpm | 183 Nm at 3,600 rpm | 2,190 cc | Gasoline | 4 | Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | RWD |
| 2.2 AT | 117 hp (86 kW) at 5,000 rpm | 183 Nm at 3,600 rpm | 2,190 cc | Gasoline | 4 | Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | RWD |
Calculated from the catalogue figures, each version produces approximately 53.4 hp per litre and 83.6 Nm per litre. There is therefore no power-density advantage for either transmission. The 2.2 MT and 2.2 AT also have identical peak-power and peak-torque speeds, so the available data shows no difference in their engine output characteristics.
The engine oil capacity, engine oil grade, engine number location, engine timing details, engine weight, and replacement-engine price are not measured. Those missing values should not be inferred from the shared displacement or output.
Performance, mileage, and fuel economy
For 2.2 MT, acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is not measured, top speed is not measured, city fuel consumption is not measured, highway fuel consumption is not measured, and combined fuel consumption is not measured.
For 2.2 AT, acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is not measured, top speed is not measured, city fuel consumption is not measured, highway fuel consumption is not measured, and combined fuel consumption is not measured.
This means the supplied specifications do not establish that the Manual version is quicker or that the Automatic version uses more fuel. A Chevrolet Tavera mileage comparison between 2.2 MT and 2.2 AT cannot be made responsibly from this data. CO₂ output and emissions class are also not measured for both versions.
Chevrolet Tavera dimensions, weight, and chassis specs
The complete exterior dimensions are not measured for either 2.2 MT or 2.2 AT. Kerb weight, unladen weight, gross weight, total weight, fuel-tank capacity, and wheel sizes are likewise not measured for both versions. Because kerb weight is unavailable, weight per horsepower cannot be calculated. Any claim that one version has a better power-to-weight ratio would therefore go beyond the supplied facts.
Ground clearance is measured at 160 mm for both versions. Each uses Independent, torsion front suspension and Dependent, leaf spring rear suspension. The braking specification is Disc at the front and Drum at the rear.
| Version | Ground clearance | Kerb weight | Gross weight | Fuel tank | Wheel sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 MT | 160 mm | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| 2.2 AT | 160 mm | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
These matching chassis figures reinforce the central buying distinction: the catalogue does not present different engines, outputs, drive systems, or clearances. It presents the same core specification with two transmission choices.
Which Chevrolet Tavera version should you buy?
Choose 2.2 MT for more ratios and direct gearbox choice
The 2.2 MT is the appropriate selection for a buyer who specifically wants a Manual gearbox. It provides 5 forward ratios, which is 1 more than the 4-speed Automatic in 2.2 AT, a difference of 25% relative to the Automatic’s ratio count. Its engine still delivers the same 117 hp and 183 Nm as the Automatic version, so choosing the Manual does not require accepting lower catalogue output.
However, the extra ratio does not prove better acceleration or lower fuel consumption: both measurements are unavailable. The defensible reason to buy 2.2 MT is preference for a 5-speed Manual, not an unsupported promise of superior mileage or performance.
Choose 2.2 AT if Automatic operation is essential
The 2.2 AT is the clear choice for a buyer who requires an Automatic gearbox. It has 4 forward ratios and retains the same 2,190 cc displacement, 117 hp, 183 Nm, RWD system, and 160 mm ground clearance as 2.2 MT.
The supplied data records no engine-output penalty for selecting the Automatic. It also provides no purchase-price figures, so the extra money—if any—cannot be quantified, and the Automatic cannot be described as better or worse value on price. Its objective catalogue advantage is simply that it supplies Automatic operation.
Chevrolet Tavera price, reliability, and running-cost limits
Chevrolet Tavera price is not measured for either version. Fuel consumption, engine oil specifications, spare-parts prices, and maintenance costs are also not measured. The data contains no failure records or ownership evidence, so reliability and problems cannot be ranked between 2.2 MT and 2.2 AT.
Accordingly, the final decision is unusually straightforward. Buy 2.2 MT for its 5-speed Manual gearbox and additional forward ratio. Buy 2.2 AT for its 4-speed Automatic gearbox. Everything else quantified here—2,190 cc, 117 hp, 86 kW, 183 Nm, 4 Inline cylinders, No boost, RWD, and 160 mm ground clearance—is the same.