2009 Chevrolet Aveo vs. 2009 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Aveo and 2009 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Aveo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Focus (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Aveo. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Aveo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Aveo weights approximately 229 kg more than 2009 Ford Focus.
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, 2009 Ford Focus (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Aveo. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Aveo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Aveo | 2009 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Aveo | Focus |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 52 L |
