Chevrolet Cruze 2009 vs Subaru Impreza 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Chevrolet Cruze) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Subaru Impreza) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 107 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 142 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Cruze is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Cruze engine produces 43 HP more power than Subaru Impreza, whereas torque is 178 NM more than Subaru Impreza. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Cruze reaches 100 km/h speed 5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 7.5 | |
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The Chevrolet Cruze is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Cruze consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Cruze over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 530'000 km | 350'000 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 | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Captiva, Opel Antara, Chevrolet Epica | 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
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Chevrolet Cruze is larger. Chevrolet Cruze is 2 cm longer than the Subaru Impreza, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`930 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Chevrolet Cruze is better rated in child safety tests. The Chevrolet Cruze scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 3400 | |
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