2009 Chevrolet Aveo vs. 2008 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Aveo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mazda Premacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mazda Premacy would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda Premacy (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Aveo. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Aveo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Aveo weights approximately 1000 kg more than 2008 Mazda Premacy.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mazda Premacy (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Aveo. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Aveo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Aveo | 2008 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Aveo | Premacy |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 58 L |
