Chevrolet Cruze 2012 vs Dodge Caliber 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 168 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Cruze is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Cruze engine produces 10 HP less power than Dodge Caliber, but torque is 32 NM more than Dodge Caliber. Despite less power, Chevrolet Cruze reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Chevrolet Cruze is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Cruze consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Caliber, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Cruze over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Cruze consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Caliber. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km with real consumption | 540 km with real consumption | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 300'000 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: | 10 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Trax | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chevrolet Cruze might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Chevrolet Cruze 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: | 4.68 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.54 m | |
| Chevrolet Cruze is 26 cm longer than the Dodge Caliber, width is practically the same , while the height of Chevrolet Cruze is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 524 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1360 litres | |
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Dodge Caliber has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chevrolet Cruze has 24 litres less trunk space than the Dodge Caliber. 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: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 2800 | |
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