Chevrolet Cruze 2012 vs Opel Astra 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chevrolet Cruze) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Opel Astra) 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 | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 176 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Cruze is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Cruze engine produces 31 HP more power than Opel Astra, but torque is 84 NM less than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Cruze reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 3.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Cruze consumes 2.9 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 435 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Cruze consumes 1.9 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 | 1510 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra 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 | 4.42 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`940 | |
| 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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