Chevrolet Cruze 2011 vs Opel Astra 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 163 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Cruze is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Cruze engine produces 3 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Cruze reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Cruze consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 350'000 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: | 5 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Orlando | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Insignia | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.51 m | |
| Chevrolet Cruze is 9 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Cruze is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 419 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 49 litres more trunk space than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Cruze is 0.5 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`993 | 2`065 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Cruze has serious deffects in 145 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 3600 | |
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