2011 Chevrolet Aveo vs. 2011 Chevrolet Cruze
To start off, both 2011 Chevrolet Aveo and 2011 Chevrolet Cruze were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Aveo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze (138 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Aveo. (108 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Aveo.
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, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze (200 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Aveo. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Cruze will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Aveo. 2011 Chevrolet Cruze has automatic transmission and 2011 Chevrolet Aveo has manual transmission. 2011 Chevrolet Aveo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Chevrolet Cruze will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Aveo | 2011 Chevrolet Cruze | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Aveo | Cruze |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1850 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3919 mm | 4597 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1679 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1506 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2479 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 59 L |
