Chevrolet Cruze 2009 vs Dodge Caliber 2006
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 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 | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 176 NM | 168 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Cruze is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Cruze engine produces 9 HP less power than Dodge Caliber, but torque is 8 NM more than Dodge Caliber. Despite less power, Chevrolet Cruze reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Chevrolet Cruze is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Cruze consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Caliber, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Cruze over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Cruze consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Caliber. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 540 km with real consumption | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 300'000 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 | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Orlando | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chevrolet Cruze might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.54 m | |
| Chevrolet Cruze is 18 cm longer than the Dodge Caliber, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Cruze is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 524 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1360 litres | |
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Dodge Caliber has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chevrolet Cruze has 74 litres less trunk space than the Dodge Caliber. 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`793 | 1`890 | |
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| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 2600 | |
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