Aveo is powered by a 1.6 liter four-cylinder engine that produces 103 hp and 107 lb-ft of torque. A five-speed manual transmission is standard, and a four-speed automatic is an $850 option. The EPA estimates that Aveo will get 27 mpg city/35 highway with the manual, and 26 mpg city/34 highway with the automatic, while meetingg ULEV II emissions standards.

