Chevrolet Cruze 2012 vs Skoda Octavia 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chevrolet Cruze) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Skoda Octavia) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 176 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Cruze is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Cruze engine produces 36 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, but torque is 74 NM less than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Cruze reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 3.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Cruze consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Cruze could require 435 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Cruze consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1510 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Octavia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Cruze is 2 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Cruze is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 610 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1740 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chevrolet Cruze has 110 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. 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 | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`903 | 1`892 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Cruze has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 7200 | |
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