Chevrolet Cruze 2012 vs BMW 3 series 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 124 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Cruze engine produces 12 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 65 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Cruze reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| 710 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Trax | Used also on BMW 1 sērija | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 3 series 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 | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.43 m | |
| Chevrolet Cruze is 5 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Cruze is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1500 litres | |
| Chevrolet Cruze has 5 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`899 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Cruze has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 9200 | |
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