Chevrolet Cruze 2009 vs Mitsubishi Lancer 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 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: | 150 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 143 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 41 HP more power than Mitsubishi Lancer, whereas torque is 177 NM more than Mitsubishi Lancer. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Cruze reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Lancer is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Chevrolet Cruze consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Cruze over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Chevrolet Cruze consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 530'000 km | 310'000 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: | 5 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Captiva, Opel Antara, Chevrolet Epica | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Colt, Smart ForFour, Mitsubishi Xpander | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Lancer 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Cruze is 3 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Lancer, 3 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Cruze is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 400 litres | |
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Chevrolet Cruze has more luggage capacity. Chevrolet Cruze has 50 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Lancer. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`930 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 2800 | |
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