LS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
LS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
LS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
Though there are some standard features on offer, it misses out on a majority of them which the rivals provide. However, the car comes with an exceptional fuel economy and somehow decent safety ratings.
Priced at $11,965, the Chevrolet represents the cheap and affordable sedan category and goes on the competition with the Nissan Sentra, Mitsubishi Lancer, and the Ford Focus. Though the seats are comfortable, the interior lacks legroom which can be a bit problematic while fitting tall adult passengers. Though there are some standard features on offer, it misses out on a majority of them which the rivals provide. However, the car comes with an exceptional fuel economy and somehow decent safety ratings.
The 2011 Chevrolet comes in three trims. They are the LS, 1LT, and 2LT. The LS represents the base trim and comes at a sticker price of $11,965 while the 2LT represents the top-end variant and comes at a price tag of $15,365. Multiple comfort and safety features are spread across the three trims of the sedan.
Trim |
LS |
1-LT |
2-LT |
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MSRP |
$11,965 |
$14,100 |
$15,365 |
Key-features |
14-inch steel wheels |
All features of LS, plus: |
All features of 1-LT, plus: |
Cloth Upholstery |
A/C |
15-inch wheels |
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Tilt only steering wheel |
6-speaker stereo system |
Fog lamps |
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4-speaker stereo system |
CD/MP3 Player |
Heated side-view mirrors |
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Auxiliary input jack |
Trip computer |
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OnStar system |
Steering wheel mounted audio controls |
We Recommend
We would recommend you to go with the intermediate or the 1LT trim. According to our survey, we found out that the 1LT is a better value for money deal. It neatly includes all the major standard features that the base LS trim provides and adds features like Air-conditioning and a better music system to help you soothe and relax.
Powering the Chevrolet Aveo Sedan is a 1.6 Liter inline 4 cylinder engine that pumps out 108 horsepower and 105 lb-ft of torque. Transmission duties are performed responsibly by the 5-speed manual transmission that distributes the power to the front-wheel-drive of the car.
There is also a 4-speed automatic transmission on offer in case anyone is reluctant to use a manual shifter.
Model |
Chevrolet Aveo 1LT |
Nissan Sentra 2.0 |
Mitsubishi Lancer DE |
Ford Focus S |
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MSRP |
$14,100 |
$16,060 |
$15,295 |
$16,640 |
Engine |
1.6 Liter Inline 4 |
2.0 Liter Inline 4 |
2.0 Liter Inline 4 |
2.0 Liter Inline 4 |
Drivetrain |
Front-wheel drive |
Front-wheel drive |
Front-wheel drive |
Front-wheel drive |
Transmission |
5-speed manual |
Continuously variable-speed automatic |
5-speed manual |
5-speed manual |
Power |
108 hp @ 6400 rpm |
140 hp @ 5100 rpm |
148 hp @ 6000 rpm |
140 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Torque |
105 ft-lbs. @ 4000 rpm |
147 ft-lbs. @ 4800 rpm |
146 ft-lbs. @ 4200 rpm |
136 ft-lbs. @ 4250 rpm |
Top Speed(mph) |
108 mph |
118 mph |
130 mph |
118 mph |
0-60(mph) |
9.6 secs |
9.6 secs |
9.0 secs |
9.0 secs |
Quarter Mile |
17.0 secs |
17.0 secs |
16.5 secs |
16.5 secs |
Of all the cars having a 2.0 Liter engine, the Mitsubishi Lancer has the highest power output. Here, the Chevrolet Aveo ranks the lowest. The Mitsubishi Lancer also excels in the segment of top speed where it has a whopping top speed of 130 mph. All the cars in this segment come with a 5-speed manual transmission; it is just the Nissan Sentra that comes equipped with a CVT transmission.
The Chevrolet Aveo returns a fuel-efficiency of 27 mpg in the city, 35 mpg on the highway, and 30 mpg combined. Having a 1.6 Liter engine and a front-wheel-drive layout helps in achieving greater efficiency for this car. The Nissan Sentra with its 2.0 Liter engine also delivers similar efficiency figures of 27 mpg in the city, 34 mpg on the highway, and 30 mpg combined. The Nissan Sentra’s engine can be said to be better refined as it manages to deliver efficiency figures similar to the Chevrolet Aveo in spite of having a higher displacement engine.
Model |
Chevrolet Aveo 1LT |
Nissan Sentra 2.0 |
Mitsubishi Lancer DE |
Ford Focus S |
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MPG (City) (mpg) |
27 |
27 |
24 |
25 |
MPG (Highway) (mpg) |
35 |
34 |
33 |
35 |
MPG (Combined) (mpg) |
30 |
30 |
28 |
29 |
Fuel Capacity (gallon) |
12.0 gal |
14.5 gal |
15.6 gal |
13.5 gal |
Range (City/Hwy) |
324 / 420 miles |
392 / 493 miles |
374 / 515 miles |
338 / 473 miles |
In terms of fuel efficiency, the Chevrolet Aveo makes its name prominent in the segment. The Nissan Sentra occupies the second position, followed by the Ford Focus and the Mitsubishi Lancer. The Mitsubishi Lancer has a huge tank capacity of 15.6 gallons, which assists the Lancer in delivering a greater range than most of its counterparts.
Being a sedan, the Chevrolet Aveo can seat a total of 5 passengers combining its first and second row of seats where both the seats are comfortable.
However, it lacks the necessary legroom for the comfortable seating of adult passengers. Although, the cabin has ample headroom and the outward visibility from the same is substantial.
Model |
Chevrolet Aveo 1LT |
Nissan Sentra 2.0 |
Mitsubishi Lancer DE |
Ford Focus S |
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Seating Capacity |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
Front Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in) |
39.3/53.6/41.3 |
40.6/56.9/42.4 |
39.6/54.7/42.2 |
39.2/53.4/41.7 |
Rear Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in) |
37.4/52.8/35.4 |
37.3/55.1/34.5 |
36.9/54.3/36.1 |
38.3/53.6/36.1 |
Cargo Capacity (cu-ft) |
12.4 cu. ft. |
13.1 cu. ft. |
12.3 cu. ft. |
13.8 cu. ft. |
Thanks to the tall profile of the car, it is much airier inside the cabin. The cabin resembles more of a simple and logical look that can be found in compact affordable sedans. The Ford Focus Sedan grabs the initial spot for offering the highest cargo space in the segment, followed by the Nissan Sentra, Mitsubishi Lancer, and the Chevrolet Aveo. Major interior features include-
The infotainment system of the Chevrolet Aveo consists of an OnStar communication system along with Bluetooth connectivity. The Onstar system comes equipped with 6 months of free access to directions and connections plan. Other than that, it includes an AM/FM stereo and an optional Satellite Radio which can be equipped in the car at an additional cost. Some of the infotainment features of the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo are:
The 2011 Chevrolet Aveo runs on a set of 15-inch steel wheels with all-season tires in the front and rear. The body line represents it to be a typical sedan with bold headlights in the front and round tail lamps at the rear.
The sedan turns out to be the lightest in the segment with a curb weight of 2,568 lbs.
Model |
Chevrolet Aveo 1LT |
Nissan Sentra 2.0 |
Mitsubishi Lancer DE |
Ford Focus S |
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Curb Weight (lbs) |
2568 lb. |
2948 lb. |
2911 lb. |
2623 lb. |
Length (in.) |
169.7 in. |
179.8 in. |
180.0 in. |
175.0 in. |
Width (in.) |
67.3 in. |
70.5 in. |
69.4 in. |
67.8 in. |
Height (in.) |
59.3 in. |
59.5 in. |
58.7 in. |
58.6 in. |
Ground Clearance (in.) |
N/A |
5.6 in. |
5.9 in. |
N/A |
Wheelbase (in.) |
97.6 in. |
105.7 in. |
103.7 in. |
102.9 in. |
The Mitsubishi Lancer is the longest sedan in this segment, having an overall length of 180 inches. The next spot is occupied by the Nissan Sentra, followed by the Ford Focus and the Chevrolet Aveo. When comparing the curb weight of these sedans, Nissan turns out to be the heaviest at 2,948 lbs. Few key exterior highlights include-
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA) has crash-tested the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo, and it has received a top-rating of 5-star rating for the frontal driver crash and 4-stars for the passenger frontal impact. Even the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety has crash-tested the same and there also it has received a second-best rating of ‘Average’ in the major tests. It has received a ‘Marginal’ rating in the side impact test conducted by the IIHS. When it comes to safety features, Chevrolet has filled the sedan with some standard features. Some of the important safety features of the Chevrolet Aveo are as follows:
The 2011 Chevrolet Aveo is a compact sedan car at a cheap and affordable price tag. It does not offer the superior standard features or premiumness that you can expect on higher-priced sedans. The interior is airy and visibility levels are good but it lacks space management. The engine can be termed as underpowered and the acceleration levels are not the quickest. However, it offers an excellent fuel economy, which compensates for the insufficiency.