Audi A4 2012 vs Chevrolet Cruze 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A4) 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: | 177 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 37 HP more power than Chevrolet Cruze, whereas torque is 180 NM more than Chevrolet Cruze. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Cruze, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A4 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Cruze. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.48 m | |
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Audi A4 is larger. Audi A4 is 5 cm longer than the Chevrolet Cruze, 4 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 500 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Audi A4 has 10 litres less trunk space than the Chevrolet Cruze. This could mean that the Audi A4 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Cruze has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 800 | 5400 | |
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