Chevrolet Aveo vs. Chevrolet Cavalier
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Aveo and Chevrolet Cavalier contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Chevrolet Aveo and the Chevrolet Cavalier.
In comparing the Chevrolet Aveo's and the Chevrolet Cavalier's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Aveo has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Chevrolet Cavalier has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Aveo's and the Chevrolet Cavalier's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Cavalier is a better car than the Chevrolet Aveo.
Pricing: A used 2005 Chevrolet Aveo ranges from $1,999 to $8,235 while a used 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier is priced between $1,850 to $8,141.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Aveo’s base engine makes 103 horsepower, and the Chevrolet Cavalier base engine makes 140 horsepower. The Aveo is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 352 miles. The Cavalier is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 462 miles.This gives the Chevrolet Aveo the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Chevrolet Cavalier the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Chevrolet Cavalier has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Chevrolet Aveo has the advantage in the areas of front head room, rear head room and rear leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
9995
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Category Starting MSRP Range:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
15175
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
4463
Price Range:
1999 - 8235
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N/A
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N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
4
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
103543
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
4270
Price Range:
1850 - 8141
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N/A
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N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
5
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
133605
# Good or Great Deals:
2
Chevrolet Aveo Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Chevrolet Cavalier Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Aveo
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Cavalier
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.316351789630067
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9614801546413597
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Chevrolet Aveo Rankings
Not yet available
Chevrolet Cavalier Rankings
Available Body Styles
Hatchback, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Coupe, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Chevrolet Aveo Trim Levels
LS, LT, Special Value
Chevrolet Cavalier Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
103 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
107 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.044 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
140 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
150 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 32 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
253 / 352 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 33 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
322 / 462 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.7 inches
Cargo Space:
11.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
91.1 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.9 inches
Cargo Space:
13.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
91.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2365 lbs
Width:
65.7 inches
Height:
58.8 inches
Length:
166.7 inches
Wheelbase:
97.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2676 lbs
Width:
67.9 inches
Height:
54.7 inches
Length:
180.9 inches
Wheelbase:
104.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
14.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P185/60R14
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
14.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P195/70R14
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Bright Blue Metallic / Pastel Blue
Green
Aqua
Orange
Spicy Orange
Red
Sport Red / Victory Red
Silver
Galaxy Silver Metallic
White
Summit White
Beige
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Arrival Blue Metallic
Green
Dark Green Metallic
Orange
Sunburst Orange
Red
Victory Red
Silver
Ultra Silver Metallic
White
Summit White
Beige
Sandrift Metallic
Interior Colors
Gray
Gray
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Graphite
Beige
Neutral
