Chevrolet Cruze 2015 vs Mercedes A class 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 155 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Cruze engine produces 8 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Mercedes A class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 43 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA, Mercedes GLA | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes A class 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: | 4.45 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Cruze and Mercedes A class are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 700 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 370 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`324 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 25 800 | |
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