Chevrolet Cruze 2012 vs Audi A4 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 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 | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Cruze is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Cruze engine produces 38 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 52 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Cruze reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Chevrolet Cruze is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Cruze consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Cruze over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Cruze consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 460'000 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 Audi A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Trax | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A3, Seat Exeo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.43 m | |
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Chevrolet Cruze is larger. Chevrolet Cruze is 13 cm longer than the Audi A4, 3 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Cruze is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 442 litres | |
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Chevrolet Cruze has more luggage capacity. Chevrolet Cruze has 58 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 1800 | |
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