Chevrolet Cruze 2012 vs Kia RIO 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 107 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Cruze is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Cruze engine produces 33 HP more power than Kia RIO, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Kia RIO. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Cruze reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Kia RIO is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Chevrolet Cruze consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Cruze over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Chevrolet Cruze consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia RIO. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 620 km with real consumption | 510 km with real consumption | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 300'000 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: | 10 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Trax | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Hyundai i20 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia RIO 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. | |||
| Kia RIO 2015 1.4 engine: This engine is generally reliable and rarely causes issues.
One of its major concerns is cylinder wall scoring. Early versions were equipped with a large exhaust manifold, but around 2010, it was replaced with a compact catalytic manifold. If the catalytic ... More about Kia RIO 2015 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
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Chevrolet Cruze is larger. Chevrolet Cruze is 23 cm longer than the Kia RIO, 9 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 500 litres | |
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Kia RIO has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chevrolet Cruze has 50 litres less trunk space than the Kia RIO. 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: | 10.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`883 | 1`565 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Kia RIO has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Cruze has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Kia RIO, so Kia RIO quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 7200 | |
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