2008 Chevrolet Aveo vs 2008 Honda Fit

2008 Chevrolet Aveo

2008 Honda Fit

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4-Door Sedan LS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Aveo 4-Door Sedan LS	24	34	$11,500	$12,170
Aveo 4-Door Sedan LT	24	34	$13,154	$13,920
Aveo 5-Door HB LS	24	34	$11,358	$12,020
Aveo 5-Door HB SVM	24	34	$9,672	$10,235

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5-Door HB Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Fit 5-Door HB Automatic	27	34	$14,235	$14,750
Fit 5-Door HB Automatic Sport	27	33	$15,502	$16,070
Fit 5-Door HB Manual	28	34	$13,467	$13,950
Fit 5-Door HB Manual Sport	28	34	$14,734	$15,270

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$11,500

$14,235

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$12,170

$14,750

Monthly Payment Estimate

$203 / month

$246 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.8

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7.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2008 Chevrolet Aveo has a bargain-basement price, and with the exception of good interior comfort, you get what you pay for.

The 2008 Honda Fit is one of the smallest cars on the road, but it’s fun to drive, huge inside, and a tremendous value.

TCC Likes

Good interior comfort and a supple ride, for such a small car
Spacious cargo areas
Engine and road noise are well muted

High driving position
Great visibility
Quick steering and excellent maneuverability

TCC Dislikes

Disappointing fuel economy
Sluggish acceleration, especially with four-speed automatic
Touchy throttle teases you into thinking it has more power

Awkward-looking design from some angles
Narrow cabin doesn’t allow much elbow room
Harsh ride quality

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

27 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact

Small Station Wagon

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

35.4

33.7

Front Head Room (in)

39.3

40.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.7

90.0

Second Hip Room (in)

52.8

51.0

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.6

52.8

Second Head Room (in)

37.4

38.6

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.8

50.6

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

41.9

Front Hip Room (in)

51.6

51.2

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

67.3

66.2

Track Width, Front (in)

57.1

57.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

169.7

157.4

Height, Overall (in)

58.9

60.0

Track Width, Rear (in)

56.3

57.1

Wheelbase (in)

97.6

96.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.4

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

41.9

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

21.3

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.1 x 0.95

10.3 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

7.8 x 1.38

7.9 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

10.8

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

12.8

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

33.0

34.3

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Electric pwr rack & pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.41

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P185/60R14

P175/65SR14

Rear Tire Order Code

Q98

Front Tire Size

P185/60R14

P175/65SR14

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Q98

Spare Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2531

2514

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

14 x 5.5

14 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

14 x 5.5

14 x - TBD -

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

6.3

5.6

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

Displacement

1.6L/98

1.5L/91.4

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

103 @ 5800

109 @ 5800

Engine Type

Gas 4-Cylinder

Gas I4

Fuel System

MFI

MPFI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

107 @ 3400

105 @ 4800

Engine Order Code

LXT

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.76

0.55

Trans Description Cont. Again

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.33

1.96

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.95

1.68

Trans Order Code

MM5

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.94

4.56

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.97

0.76

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.55

3.00

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.07

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Aveo

Honda Fit

Body Style

4 Door Sedan

5-Door Hatchback

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/coil springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.67

0.83

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

McPherson strut

Macpherson strut

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