Chevrolet Cruze 2012 vs Hyundai Elantra 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 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: | 141 HP | 132 HP | |
| Torque: | 176 NM | 158 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Cruze is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Cruze engine produces 9 HP more power than Hyundai Elantra, whereas torque is 18 NM more than Hyundai Elantra. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Cruze reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Elantra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Cruze consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Elantra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Cruze could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Cruze consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Elantra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 48 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 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 | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Orlando | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Elantra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hyundai Elantra 2010 1.6 engine: The engine is generally a reliable design and not particularly sensitive to fuel quality. However, it is prone to several common issues. One of the most widespread problems is the rapid buildup of carbon ... More about Hyundai Elantra 2010 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Cruze is 7 cm longer than the Hyundai Elantra, 1 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Cruze is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 402 litres | |
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Chevrolet Cruze has more luggage capacity. Chevrolet Cruze has 48 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai Elantra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Cruze is 0.3 metres more than that of the Hyundai Elantra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`793 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 5200 | |
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