Chevrolet Cruze 2012 vs Volvo V60 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| 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: | 140 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 6 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Cruze engine produces 166 HP less power than Volvo V60, whereas torque is 200 NM less than Volvo V60. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Cruze reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.7 | |
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The Chevrolet Cruze is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Cruze consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Cruze over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Trax | Used also on Volvo XC60 | |
| 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. | |||
| Volvo V60 2013 2.0 engine: Engines in this series are often associated with oil consumption issues, which many owners report over time.
In the initial production years, a common weakness was the coolant reservoir hose, which had a ... More about Volvo V60 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
| Chevrolet Cruze is 5 cm longer than the Volvo V60, 7 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 430 litres | |
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Chevrolet Cruze has more luggage capacity. Chevrolet Cruze has 70 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 2`160 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 13 600 | |
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