Chevrolet Cruze 2009 vs Chevrolet Cruze 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 176 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Cruze 2009 engine produces 9 HP more power than Chevrolet Cruze 2012, whereas torque is 144 NM more than Chevrolet Cruze 2012. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Chevrolet Cruze 2009 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Cruze 2009 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Cruze 2012, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Cruze 2009 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Cruze 2009 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Cruze 2012. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Chevrolet Cruze 2009 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 530'000 km | 480'000 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 2009 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Captiva, Opel Antara, Chevrolet Epica | Used also on Chevrolet Orlando | |
| 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 2009 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Cruze 2009 and Chevrolet Cruze 2012 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 450 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`930 | 1`793 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 4600 | |
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