Chevrolet Cruze 2009 vs Toyota Corolla 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 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 (Toyota Corolla) 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 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 | 124 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Cruze is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Cruze engine produces 26 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 163 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Cruze reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.9 | |
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The Chevrolet Cruze is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Cruze consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Cruze over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 940 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 530'000 km | 280'000 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 | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Captiva, Opel Antara, Chevrolet Epica | 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. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2010 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 2010 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 | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`930 | 1`785 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 5000 | |
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