Chevrolet Cruze 2009 vs Subaru Legacy 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 187 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Subaru Legacy is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Cruze engine produces 56 HP less power than Subaru Legacy, whereas torque is 37 NM less than Subaru Legacy. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Cruze reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 8.5 | |
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The Chevrolet Cruze is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Cruze consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Cruze over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 750 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Lacetti, Chevrolet Nubira | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru XV | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Legacy 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. | |||
| 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 Subaru Legacy 2006 2.0 engine: The Subaru EJ204 is a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter boxer engine producing around 150–160 hp, widely used in models such as Impreza, Legacy, and Forester between 1999 and 2015. It is generally regarded as a durable engine, but like many units from the EJ ... More about Subaru Legacy 2006 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.42 m | |
| Chevrolet Cruze is 6 cm shorter than the Subaru Legacy, 6 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Cruze is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 433 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Subaru Legacy may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.6 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`788 kg | 1`930 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2400 | |
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