2010 Chevrolet Aveo
MSRP
$14,150
drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
epa classification
Compact
passenger capacity
5
energuide estimate - city
7.5
energuide estimate - hwy
5.7
engine type
Gas I4
displacement
1.6L/97.5
sae net horsepower @ rpm
108 @ 6400
sae net torque @ rpm
105 @ 4000
trans type
5
brake type
Pwr
disc - front (yes or )
Yes
fuel tank capacity, approx
45
wheelbase
97.6
length, overall
169.7
width, max w/o mirrors
67.3
height, overall
59.3
trunk volume
12.4
Passenger Volume
102.6
Base Curb Weight
2568
Cruising Range - City
1410.53
Cruising Range - Hwy
1855.97
Engine Order Code
LXV
Fuel System
MFI
Trans Order Code
MM5
Trans Description Cont.
Manual w/OD
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.55
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.95
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.28
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.97
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.76
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.33
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.94
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
550
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
95
Total Cooling System Capacity
6.7
Suspension Type - Front
McPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front
0.67
Front Tire Order Code
Q98
Rear Tire Order Code
Q98
Front Tire Size
P185/60R14
Rear Tire Size
P185/60R14
Front Wheel Size
14 x 5.5
Rear Wheel Size
14 x 5.5
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15.2
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.0
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
33.0
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.1 x 1.0
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width
7.8 x 1.4
Front Head Room
39.3
Front Leg Room
41.3
Front Shoulder Room
53.6
Front Hip Room
51.6
Second Head Room
37.4
Second Leg Room
35.4
Second Shoulder Room
52.8
Second Hip Room
52.8
Track Width, Front
57.1
Track Width, Rear
56.3
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Chevrolet’s entry-level Aveo sedan doesn’t earn its relative success by excelling at anything. No, it uses a combination of average performance, economy and value and attaches a low, low price tag to it. The Aveo sedan uses a 108-hp 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine, with either a five-speed manual or optional four-speed automatic. Acceleration is relaxed but gruff, and handling is predictable. After its mid-cycle updates a couple years ago, the Aveo’s interior is better than it could be. New for 2010 is a Team Canada edition that adds a sporty body kit, leather-wrapped steering wheel and upgraded stereo.

Pros

Rock-bottom prices

Cons

Merely average otherwise