Chevrolet Cruze 2012 vs Opel Astra 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Cruze is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Cruze engine produces 40 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Cruze reaches 100 km/h speed 5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Cruze consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Cruze could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Cruze consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Trax | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Meriva, Opel Adam | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Astra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.54 m | |
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Chevrolet Cruze is smaller. Chevrolet Cruze is 2 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Cruze is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1550 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Cruze has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 5600 | |
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