Chevrolet Cruze 2012 vs Seat Exeo 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 124 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Seat Exeo is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Cruze engine produces 4 HP more power than Seat Exeo, but torque is 75 NM less than Seat Exeo. Despite the higher power, Chevrolet Cruze reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 7.6 | |
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The Chevrolet Cruze is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Cruze consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Exeo, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Cruze over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Trax | Used also on Audi A4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chevrolet Cruze might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Seat Exeo engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Cruze and Seat Exeo are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 442 litres | |
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Chevrolet Cruze has more luggage capacity. Chevrolet Cruze has 58 litres more trunk space than the Seat Exeo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`899 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 6400 | |
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