2010 Chevrolet Aveo vs. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Aveo and 2010 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Aveo. (108 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Aveo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 335 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Aveo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Aveo. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Aveo. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta has automatic transmission and 2010 Chevrolet Aveo has manual transmission. 2010 Chevrolet Aveo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Aveo | 2010 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Aveo | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3919 mm | 4557 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1679 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1506 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2479 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
