Chevrolet Cruze 2012 vs Skoda Octavia 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chevrolet Cruze) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Skoda Octavia) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 176 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Cruze engine produces 1 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, but torque is 144 NM less than Skoda Octavia. Despite the higher power, Chevrolet Cruze reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Cruze consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Cruze could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Cruze consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Octavia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Cruze is 6 cm shorter than the Skoda Octavia, 3 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Cruze is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 413 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1350 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Chevrolet Cruze has 147 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| 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 Octavia, which means Chevrolet Cruze can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`823 | 1`995 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Cruze has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 4400 | |
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