2011 Chevrolet Aveo vs 2011 Mazda MAZDA2 vs 2011 Toyota Yaris

2011 Chevrolet Aveo

2011 Mazda MAZDA2

2011 Toyota Yaris

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4-Door Sedan LS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Aveo 4-Door Sedan LS	27	35	$11,486	$11,965
Aveo 4-Door Sedan LT w/1LT	27	35	$13,536	$14,100
Aveo 4-Door Sedan LT w/2LT	27	35	$14,750	$15,365
Aveo 5-Door HB LS	27	35	$11,630	$12,115
Aveo 5-Door HB LT w/1LT	27	35	$13,680	$14,250
Aveo 5-Door HB LT w/2LT	27	35	$14,750	$15,365

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4-Door HB Automatic Sport

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mazda2 4-Door HB Automatic Sport	27	33	$14,784	$14,980
Mazda2 4-Door HB Automatic Touring	27	33	$16,216	$16,435
Mazda2 4-Door HB Manual Sport	29	35	$13,996	$14,180
Mazda2 4-Door HB Manual Touring	29	35	$15,427	$15,635

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3-Door Liftback Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Yaris 3-Door Liftback Automatic	29	35	$13,397	$13,955
Yaris 3-Door Liftback Manual	29	36	$12,629	$13,155
Yaris 4-Door Sedan Automatic	29	35	$13,934	$14,515
Yaris 4-Door Sedan Manual	29	36	$13,167	$13,715
Yaris 5-Door Liftback Automatic	29	35	$13,685	$14,255
Yaris 5-Door Liftback Manual	29	36	$12,917	$13,455

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$11,486

$14,784

$13,397

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$11,965

$14,980

$13,955

Monthly Payment Estimate

$199 / month

$250 / month

$233 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.2

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6.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2011 Chevrolet Aveo is vastly improved from first glance; we'll reserve final judgement until road-test cars are made available.

The 2011 Mazda2 is fun to drive in a way that few other inexpensive econocars are.

The 2011 Toyota Yaris is a great city car for cost-conscious commuters, though those who expect a top-notch list of connectivity features will be disappointed.

TCC Likes

Much better looking than the outgoing car
More fuel-efficient
Better performance

Clean, modern stylling
Excellent handling
Comfortable seats

Excellent fuel economy
Attractively styled Liftbacks
Safety features

TCC Dislikes

"Aveo" baggage?
No chance of 19-inch wheels in production

Barely adequate power
Sluggish four-speed automatic
Lacks headroom, even for six-footers

Gimmicky centrally mounted gauges
Doesn't handle especially well
Flat, small front seats

Fuel Economy

City

27 mpg

29 mpg

Highway

35 mpg

33 mpg

35 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact

- TBD -

Subcompact

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.8

51.2

50.4

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

42.6

40.3

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

51.6

- TBD -

50.0

Second Leg Room (in)

35.4

33.0

33.8

Front Head Room (in)

39.3

39.1

39.4

Second Hip Room (in)

52.8

- TBD -

46.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.6

52.8

51.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

- TBD -

87.1

84.6

Second Head Room (in)

37.4

37.0

37.9

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

59.3

58.1

60.0

Track Width, Rear (in)

56.3

57.7

57.9

Wheelbase (in)

97.6

98.0

96.9

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

67.3

66.7

Track Width, Front (in)

57.1

58.1

58.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.1

5.5

Length, Overall (in)

169.7

155.5

150.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.4

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

13.3

9.32

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

27.8

25.7

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

7.8 x 1.38

8 x - TBD -

7.9 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.1 x 0.95

14 x - TBD -

10.0 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

11.3

11.1

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Electric Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.7

3.0

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.2

19.7

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

33.0

32.2

30.8

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

T115/70D14

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Q98

Spare Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Rear Tire Size

P185/60R14

P185/55R15

P175/65R14

Rear Tire Order Code

Q98

Front Tire Size

P185/60R14

P185/55R15

P175/65R14

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2568

2359

2355

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

14 x 5.5

15 x 6.0

14 x 5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

14 x 5.5

15 x 6.0

14 x 5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

14 x - TBD -

Compact

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

6.7

5.6

5.4

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

108 @ 6400

100 @ 6000

106 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas 4-Cylinder

Gas I4

Fuel System

SFI

EFI

SFI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

105 @ 4000

98 @ 4000

103 @ 4200

Engine Order Code

LXV

Displacement

1.6L/97.5

1.5L/91

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Description Cont. Again

w/OD

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.33

2.28

2.34

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.95

1.55

Trans Order Code

MM5

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.94

4.15

4.24

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

2.82

2.85

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.00

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.76

Summary

Body Style

4 Door Sedan

4 Door HB

3 Door Hatchback

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Aveo

Mazda Mazda2

Toyota Yaris

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/coil springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

McPherson strut

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/coil springs

w/Stabilizer Bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.67

- TBD -

0.91

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion beam

Torsion Beam Axle

Torsion Beam

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.2

6.3

6.0

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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