2008 Chevrolet Aveo vs 2008 Nissan Versa

2008 Chevrolet Aveo

2008 Nissan Versa

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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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4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic 1.8 S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Versa 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic 1.8 S	24	32	$13,203	$13,680
Versa 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic 1.8 SL	27	33	$15,087	$15,640
Versa 4-Door Sedan I4 Manual 1.8 S	26	31	$12,434	$12,880
Versa 4-Door Sedan I4 Manual 1.8 SL	26	31	$14,365	$14,890
Versa 5-Door HB I4 Automatic 1.8 S	24	32	$13,298	$13,780
Versa 5-Door HB I4 CVT 1.8 SL	27	33	$15,414	$15,980
Versa 5-Door HB I4 Manual 1.8 S	26	31	$12,529	$12,980
Versa 5-Door HB I4 Manual 1.8 SL	26	31	$14,452	$14,980

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$11,500

$13,203

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$12,170

$13,680

Monthly Payment Estimate

$203 / month

$228 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.8

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7.0

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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 Nissan Versa isn’t particularly sporty, fashionable, or innovative, but it offers an astonishing amount of space, comfort, and features for the money.

TCC Likes

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

Very spacious, quiet interior
Supple ride for a small car
Simple but attractive instrument panel

TCC Dislikes

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

Lacks the agile feel of other small cars its size
Fuel economy is only passable
Engine gets very noisy when accelerating

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

37.4

37.9

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.8

50.7

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

41.4

Front Hip Room (in)

51.6

48.8

Second Leg Room (in)

35.4

38.0

Front Head Room (in)

39.3

40.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.7

94.3

Second Hip Room (in)

52.8

47.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.6

53.5

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

6.3

Length, Overall (in)

169.7

176.0

Height, Overall (in)

58.9

60.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

56.3

58.5

Wheelbase (in)

97.6

102.4

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

27.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

67.3

66.7

Track Width, Front (in)

57.1

58.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.4

13.8

Brakes

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

9.0 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.1 x 0.95

11.02 x 0.95

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

18.3

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

33.0

34.2

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Pwr

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.25

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Front Tire Size

P185/60R14

P185/65HR15

Spare Tire Size

Compact

T125/70D15

Front Tire Order Code

Q98

Spare Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Rear Tire Size

P185/60R14

P185/65HR15

Rear Tire Order Code

Q98

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2531

2700

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

15 x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

14 x 5.5

15 x 5.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

14 x 5.5

15 x 5.5

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

6.3

7.2

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

650

Engine

Engine Type

Gas 4-Cylinder

Gas 4-cyl

Fuel System

MFI

NDIS

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

107 @ 3400

127 @ 4800

Engine Order Code

LXT

Displacement

1.6L/98

1.8L/110

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

103 @ 5800

122 @ 5200

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.95

1.56

Trans Order Code

MM5

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.94

4.07

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.97

0.70

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.55

2.86

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.00

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.76

Trans Description Cont. Again

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.33

2.31

Summary

Body Style

4 Door Sedan

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Aveo

Nissan Versa

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.67

0.91

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion beam

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Stabilizer Bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

McPherson strut

Independent Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.87

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/coil springs

w/Stabilizer Bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

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