Skoda Octavia 2009 vs Chevrolet Cruze 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 176 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Cruze is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 39 HP less power than Chevrolet Cruze, whereas torque is 28 NM less than Chevrolet Cruze. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Cruze, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Octavia could require 120 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Skoda Octavia consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Cruze. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Seat Altea, Seat Leon | Used also on Chevrolet Orlando | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Octavia might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Skoda Octavia 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: | 4.57 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Octavia is 6 cm longer than the Chevrolet Cruze, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1350 litres | no data | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Skoda Octavia has 147 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Cruze. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 0.7 metres less than that of the Chevrolet Cruze, which means Skoda Octavia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`895 | 1`823 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Skoda Octavia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Cruze has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Skoda Octavia, so Skoda Octavia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 6200 | |
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