Mitsubishi Lancer 2008 vs Chevrolet Cruze 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 178 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Lancer engine produces 34 HP more power than Chevrolet Cruze, whereas torque is 28 NM more than Chevrolet Cruze. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Lancer reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.3 | |
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The Chevrolet Cruze is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Lancer consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Cruze, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Lancer could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mitsubishi ASX | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Lacetti, Chevrolet Nubira | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| 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. | |||
| Chevrolet Cruze 2009 1.6 engine: Durable, easy to repair, long-lasting engine, not very demanding on fuel quality.
Engine often leaks oil, which tends to cause other problems. The EGR valve can also cause problems, and many users choose to ... More about Chevrolet Cruze 2009 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mitsubishi Lancer is 3 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Cruze, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Lancer is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 450 litres | |
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Chevrolet Cruze has more luggage space. Mitsubishi Lancer has 50 litres less trunk space than the Chevrolet Cruze. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`788 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 3600 | |
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