Chevrolet Aveo 2003 1.6
Chevrolet Aveo 2003 1.6 petrol description
Hatchback Chevrolet Aveo 2003 1.6 has been produced from January, 2003 to January, 2008. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 109 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 150 Nm (Newton metres) on 3400 revolutions per minute.
This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). Engine versions compliant with Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission standards available.
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Durable, easy to repair, long-lasting engine, not very demanding on fuel quality.
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This Chevrolet Aveo 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-30 GM Dexos2 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.
Chevrolet Aveo 2003 1.6 has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Chevrolet Aveo 2003 1.6 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.1 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 185 km/h.
Chevrolet Aveo 2003 1.6 fuel consumption is 10.3 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (9.7 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 13.5 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 45 litres or 11.89 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 420 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 640 kilometers on highway.
Chevrolet Aveo safety
During safety testing Chevrolet Aveo has obtained 2 stars from five, which means quite low safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Chevrolet Aveo is evaluated with two stars, children safety - with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Chevrolet Aveo got three stars.

Chevrolet Aveo 2003 1.6 technical data
Model: | Chevrolet Aveo 1.6 | ||
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Body style: | Hatchback | ||
Production period: | 2003. January ... 2008. January | ||
Engine: | 1598 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
Power: | 109 HP ON 6000 RPM | Torque: | 150 NM ON 3400 RPM |
Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (4 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Top speed: | 185 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 (combined) 13.5 (urban) 7.0 (highway) | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres (11.9 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 3.88m (length) 1.67m (width) 1.49m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | ||
Trunk capacity: | 175 litres | ||
Trunk max capacity: | 980 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
Gross weight: | 1500 kg |
Chevrolet Aveo 2003 1.6 engine F16D3
Engine reliability and common problems:
Durable, easy to repair, long-lasting engine, not very demanding on fuel quality.Engine often leaks oil, which tends to cause other problems. The EGR valve can also cause problems, and many users choose to remove it.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement | 1598 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 4 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 79 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 81.5 mm |
Compression ratio | 9.5 : 1 |
Camshaft drive | Timing belt Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher. More service info |
Timing belt change interval | 60,000 km (specified), 30,000 km (recommended) |
Fuel system | Injection |
Chevrolet Aveo 2003 1.6 oil type | 5W-30 GM Dexos2 |
Oil capacity | 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts) More service info |
Power | 109 HP ON 6000 RPM |
Torque | 150 NM ON 3400 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 2002 |
Duration of production | 11 years |
Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2005 onwards. |
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Engine also used on | Chevrolet Lacetti Chevrolet Cruze Chevrolet Nubira |
Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design. |
All Chevrolet Aveo hatchback [2003 - 2008] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Chevrolet Aveo 2003 1.1 1.2
Most fuel efficient version |
1.1 Petrol | 72 HP | 6.6 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Chevrolet Aveo 2003 1.4 | 1.4 Petrol | 83 HP | 7.6 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Chevrolet Aveo 2003 1.4i 16V | 1.4 Petrol | 94 HP | 7.6 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Chevrolet Aveo 2003 1.4i 16V
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 11.1 seconds |
1.4 Petrol | 94 HP | 7.0 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Chevrolet Aveo 2003 1.6
Most powerfull version (106 HP) |
1.6 Petrol | 106 HP | - | Manual (5) |
Chevrolet Aveo 2003 1.6
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 11.1 seconds |
1.6 Petrol | 106 HP | 10.3 l/100km | Automatic (4) |