Mazda MAZDA3 vs. Chevrolet Aveo Review

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 MAZDA3. The Mazda pales in comparison to the Chevrolet Aveo in terms of gas mileage. The Mazda MAZDA3 will tax your gas budget significantly more than the Chevrolet Aveo will. As far as MSRP, the Mazda MAZDA3 costs significantly more than the Chevrolet Aveo.

Utility
Neither the Chevrolet Aveo nor the Mazda MAZDA3 has a marked advantage with respect to seating capacity.

Convenience
The Chevrolet's fuel tank will need to be replenished a bit more often than the unit in the Mazda MAZDA3.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Chevrolet Aveo offers a bit more head room than the Mazda MAZDA3, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The Mazda MAZDA3 is not particularly more spacious for your passengers than the Chevrolet Aveo.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Mazda than the Chevrolet because of its bigger tank. The Chevrolet and the Mazda compete for the same parking spaces. The Chevrolet Aveo's shorter wheelbase will likely give a sprier feel in daily traffic. On the flip side, the MAZDA3 is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the Mazda MAZDA3 packs quite a wallop and will knock the Aveo down a few rungs. On the other hand, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the Chevrolet Aveo and the Mazda MAZDA3 most certainly handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Mazda has a bigger engine than the Aveo. Note that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but smaller engines can be stressed more. The Aveo could learn a lesson or two from the MAZDA3 as far as pickup.

Warranty
The MAZDA3 and the Chevrolet Aveo have the same basic warranty.