Against 301 other 4-cyl cars rated 2009–2011, the Aveo beats their 25.6 mpg average by 3.4 mpg, about $176 a year.
Every Chevrolet Aveo engine, compared
The Chevrolet Aveo was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl | 24.5 / 33.3 | 2004–2011 | $1,376 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Ford Focus gets 29.7 mpg, the Hyundai Accent 31 mpg and the Kia Rio 31 mpg, next to 29 mpg for the 2011 Aveo. The Aveo costs the most of them to run: $85 a year more than the Hyundai Accent.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2011) | $0.110 |
| Fuel per year | $1,324 |
| Fuel over five years | $6,620 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2009–2011 | −$176 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,244 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2011 Chevrolet Aveo gives up 7 mpg in town: 34 on the highway against 27 in the city, $293 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2011) | 27 mpg | $1,422 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 34 mpg | $1,129 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7 mpg (26%) | Typical for its type |
How the Aveo changed over the years
The Aveo peaked in 2010 at 30 mpg (27 city, 35 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2006 at 26 — 4 mpg apart, or $197 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2011 car does 29. The biggest single-year change came in 2009: 27 to 30 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 27 / 34 | 1 | $1,324 | |
| 2010 | 27 / 35 | 1 | $1,280 | |
| 2009 | 27 / 34 | 1 | $1,280 | |
| 2008 | 24 / 34 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 2007 | 23 / 33 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 2006 | 22 / 32 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2005 | 23 / 32 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 2004 | 23 / 32 | 1 | $1,422 |
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How we count
This page rests on 8 EPA ratings of the Chevrolet Aveo — 1 engine across 2004–2011. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $2,244. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo get?
29 mpg combined, 27 city and 34 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2004 the Aveo has averaged 27.9 mpg.
Is the 2011 Aveo more efficient than the 2010?
No: 29 against 30 mpg combined, about $44 a year more to run.
Which Aveo year has the best gas mileage?
The 2010, at 30 mpg combined (27 city, 35 highway).
Does the Aveo get better gas mileage than the Ford Focus?
About the same: 29 mpg for the 2011 Aveo against 29.7 for the 2012 Ford Focus.
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