Chevrolet Cruze 2012 vs Chevrolet Cruze 2009
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.4 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: | 140 HP | 113 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 153 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Cruze 2012 is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Cruze 2012 engine produces 27 HP more power than Chevrolet Cruze 2009, whereas torque is 47 NM more than Chevrolet Cruze 2009. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Cruze 2012 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 8.3 | |
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The Chevrolet Cruze 2012 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Cruze 2012 consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Cruze 2009, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Cruze 2012 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 390 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| Chevrolet Cruze 2012 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Trax | 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 2009 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Chevrolet Cruze 2012 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: | 4.51 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Cruze 2012 is 9 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Cruze 2009, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 413 litres | 450 litres | |
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Chevrolet Cruze 2009 has more luggage space. Chevrolet Cruze 2012 has 37 litres less trunk space than the Chevrolet Cruze 2009. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`868 | 1`813 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 3600 | |
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