Chevrolet Cruze 2009 vs Ford Focus 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Ford Focus is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Cruze engine produces 41 HP less power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Ford Focus. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Cruze reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 6.2 | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Cruze consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Cruze could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Lacetti, Chevrolet Nubira | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford C-Max, Ford Tourneo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Chevrolet Cruze 2009 1.6 engine: Durable, easy to repair, long-lasting engine, not very demanding on fuel quality.
Engine often leaks oil, which tends to cause other problems. The EGR valve can also cause problems, and many users choose to ... More about Chevrolet Cruze 2009 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Cruze is 6 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 475 litres | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chevrolet Cruze has 25 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. 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 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`788 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Ford Focus scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Ford Focus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Cruze has serious deffects in 195 percent more cases than Ford Focus, so Ford Focus quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3400 | |
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