Toyota Corolla 2013 vs Chevrolet Cruze 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 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: | 122 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 176 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Cruze is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Corolla engine produces 19 HP less power than Chevrolet Cruze, whereas torque is 19 NM less than Chevrolet Cruze. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.8 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Corolla consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Cruze, which means that by driving the Toyota Corolla over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Chevrolet Cruze engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Auris | 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. Toyota Corolla might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Toyota Corolla 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. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2013 1.6 engine: This engine is considered one of the most reliable in its class and, with proper maintenance, does not cause major issues for owners. However, its performance is rather modest.
The timing chain has a ... More about Toyota Corolla 2013 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Corolla is 2 cm longer than the Chevrolet Cruze, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 452 litres | 450 litres | |
| Toyota Corolla has 2 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Cruze. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`793 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 4600 | |
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