Chevrolet Cruze 2012 vs Opel Astra 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.4 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: | 141 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 176 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Cruze engine produces 1 HP more power than Opel Astra, but torque is 24 NM less than Opel Astra. Despite the higher power, Chevrolet Cruze reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Cruze consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Cruze could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Cruze consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Chevrolet Cruze engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Orlando | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Meriva, Opel Insignia, Opel Mokka | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Astra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Astra 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 | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.51 m | |
| Chevrolet Cruze is 9 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Cruze is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 413 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1235 litres | |
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Chevrolet Cruze has more luggage capacity. Chevrolet Cruze has 43 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Cruze is 0.6 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Chevrolet Cruze can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`823 | 1`885 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Cruze has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 5000 | |
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