Chevrolet Cruze 2009 vs Toyota Corolla 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 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: | 109 HP | 124 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Cruze engine produces 15 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 7 NM less than Toyota Corolla. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Cruze reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 6.9 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Cruze consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Cruze could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Lacetti, Chevrolet Nubira | Used also on Toyota Auris | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 Toyota Corolla 2007 1.6 engine: This engine is considered one of the most reliable in its class and, with proper maintenance, does not cause major issues for owners. However, its performance is rather modest. The timing chain has a ... More about Toyota Corolla 2007 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Cruze is 6 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 450 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`788 | 1`785 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 3600 | |
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