Chevrolet Cruze 2012 vs Volkswagen Jetta 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.4 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 | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 176 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Jetta is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Cruze engine produces 19 HP more power than Volkswagen Jetta, but torque is 24 NM less than Volkswagen Jetta. Despite the higher power, Chevrolet Cruze reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Cruze consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Cruze could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Cruze consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 380'000 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 | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Orlando | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Jetta might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Jetta 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Jetta 2011 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Cruze is 5 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Jetta, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 510 litres | |
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Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage space. Chevrolet Cruze has 60 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Cruze is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`793 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 5200 | |
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