Chevrolet Cruze 2012 vs Lexus IS 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.5 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 | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 176 NM | 252 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Cruze engine produces 67 HP less power than Lexus IS, whereas torque is 76 NM less than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Cruze reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 9.1 | |
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The Chevrolet Cruze is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Cruze consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus IS, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Cruze over 15,000 km in a year you can save 345 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Chevrolet Cruze) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Lexus IS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Orlando | Used also on Lexus GS | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus IS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Lexus IS 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: | 4.60 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.43 m | |
| Chevrolet Cruze is 1 cm longer than the Lexus IS, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Cruze is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 378 litres | |
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Chevrolet Cruze has more luggage capacity. Chevrolet Cruze has 72 litres more trunk space than the Lexus IS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Cruze is 0.7 metres more than that of the Lexus IS, which means Chevrolet Cruze can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`793 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 7400 | |
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