Chevrolet Cruze 2009 vs Dodge Caliber 2006
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| 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: | 109 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 168 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Dodge Caliber is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Cruze engine produces 41 HP less power than Dodge Caliber, whereas torque is 18 NM less than Dodge Caliber. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Cruze reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 7.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| Chevrolet Cruze gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Lacetti, Chevrolet Nubira | Used only for this car | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| The Chevrolet Cruze 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: | 4.60 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.54 m | |
| Chevrolet Cruze is 18 cm longer than the Dodge Caliber, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Cruze is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 524 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1360 litres | |
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Dodge Caliber has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chevrolet Cruze has 74 litres less trunk space than the Dodge Caliber. This could mean that the Chevrolet Cruze uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`788 | 1`890 | |
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| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 2800 | |
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