Chevrolet Cruze 2012 vs Seat Exeo 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 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: | 141 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 176 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Cruze is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Cruze engine produces 21 HP more power than Seat Exeo, but torque is 54 NM less than Seat Exeo. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Cruze reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.6 | |
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The Chevrolet Cruze is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Cruze consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Exeo, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Cruze over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 370'000 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: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Orlando | Used also on Audi A4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Seat Exeo 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 | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Cruze and Seat Exeo are practically the same length. | |||
| 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 Seat Exeo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`903 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 6000 | |
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