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2009 Chevrolet Aveo

How the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo stacks up against the competition - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga, CA

Chevrolet Aveo Review
2009 Chevrolet Aveo
Price Range: $11,965 - $15,365

Utility
There's no obvious winner between the average subcompact hatchback and the Chevrolet Aveo with respect to hauling capacity. Neither the Chevrolet Aveo nor the typical subcompact hatchback has a marked advantage regarding seating capacity.

Performance
Both the Chevrolet Aveo and the typical subcompact hatchback are likely to feel a little sluggish because of their high horsepower-to-weight ratio.

Dimensions
Both the Chevrolet Aveo and the average subcompact hatchback are likely to feel somewhat slow because of their high horsepower-to-weight ratio. The Chevrolet Aveo's tank is approximately the same size as the typical subcompact hatchback's, though the average subcompact hatchback's is a tad larger. The Aveo and the average subcompact hatchback compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
The Chevrolet Aveo's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the average subcompact hatchback. You'll most definitely take the Chevrolet Aveo for a fill-up approximately as often as the average subcompact hatchback.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Chevrolet Aveo to the dealership as the average subcompact hatchback. There really isn't much of a difference in gas mileage here, but if you must know, the average subcompact hatchback is somewhat more economical than the Aveo. In terms of gas mileage, the Aveo and the average subcompact hatchback don't differ much. Producing an exact fuel economy evaluation is so tough that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Aveo is the winner as far as gas mileage. The typical subcompact hatchback is significantly more expensive than the Chevrolet Aveo regarding MSRP. In terms of purchase price, the Chevrolet Aveo doesn't cost much less than the average subcompact hatchback.

Handling
Really small tires, like the ones on the Aveo, can improve gas mileage but may also be responsible for a somewhat unstable ride. With their comparable turning radii, the Aveo and the average subcompact hatchback most definitely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The average subcompact hatchback's engine isn't much bigger than the Aveo's. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the average subcompact hatchback isn't much more powerful than the Chevrolet Aveo. The Chevrolet Aveo has no lessons to learn as far as pickup from the average subcompact hatchback.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the average subcompact hatchback offers a bit more head room than the Chevrolet Aveo, there really isn't much of a difference. The average subcompact hatchback is not particularly more spacious for your passengers than the Chevrolet Aveo.

Overview
Although the basic after-sale protection that comes with the Chevrolet Aveo is somewhat longer than the typical subcompact hatchback's, the difference isn't too marked. With respect to after-sale protection against corrosion, the Chevrolet Aveo has quite a bit better coverage than the average subcompact hatchback.

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