Skoda Octavia 2013 vs Chevrolet Cruze 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Skoda Octavia) 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 (Chevrolet Cruze) 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." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Cruze is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Octavia engine produces 35 HP less power than Chevrolet Cruze, but torque is 50 NM more than Chevrolet Cruze. Due to the lower power, Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Octavia consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Cruze, which means that by driving the Skoda Octavia over 15,000 km in a year you can save 315 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Octavia consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Cruze. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Octavia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Octavia is 2 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Cruze, 2 cm wider, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 610 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1740 litres | no data | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Octavia has 110 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Cruze. The Chevrolet Cruze may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`892 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | 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 (€): | 6800 | 5400 | |
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