Chevrolet Cruze 2012 vs Skoda Rapid 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Cruze engine produces 18 HP more power than Skoda Rapid, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Chevrolet Cruze reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Rapid is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Chevrolet Cruze consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Rapid, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Cruze over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Chevrolet Cruze consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Rapid. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 620 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Trax | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Rapid might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Skoda Rapid 2012 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
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Chevrolet Cruze is larger. Chevrolet Cruze is 3 cm longer than the Skoda Rapid, 9 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Cruze is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 413 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1490 litres | |
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Skoda Rapid has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chevrolet Cruze has 137 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Rapid. 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 | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Cruze is 0.7 metres more than that of the Skoda Rapid, which means Chevrolet Cruze can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`868 | 1`690 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 6200 | |
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