Audi A5 2009 vs Chevrolet Cruze 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 124 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 154 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 56 HP more power than Chevrolet Cruze, whereas torque is 166 NM more than Chevrolet Cruze. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Chevrolet Cruze is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A5 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Cruze, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A5 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Cruze. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi Q5 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Trax | |
| 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 Audi A5 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. | |||
| Audi A5 2009 2.0 engine: The engine is widely criticized for excessive oil consumption, which is one of the most common complaints from owners. This issue, partially addressed by the manufacturer by the end of 2011, persists in high-mileage engines. The primary solution is ... More about Audi A5 2009 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.48 m | |
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Audi A5 is larger, but lower. Audi A5 is 20 cm longer than the Chevrolet Cruze, 7 cm wider, while the height of Audi A5 is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 419 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
980 litres | no data | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage capacity. Audi A5 has 61 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Cruze. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Chevrolet Cruze, which means Audi A5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`030 kg | 1`818 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 3800 | |
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