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: | Automatic | 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: | 113 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 153 NM | 168 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Dodge Caliber is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Cruze engine produces 37 HP less power than Dodge Caliber, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Dodge Caliber. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Cruze reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.3 | |
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The Dodge Caliber is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Cruze consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Caliber, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Cruze could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Trax | 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. | |||
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: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Cruze is 0.1 metres less than that of the Dodge Caliber. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`813 | 1`890 | |
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| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 3000 | |
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