Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback (facelift 2013) 1.4 (100 Hp)
Chevrolet Cruze:
The Chevrolet Cruze is a compact car produced by General Motors from 2008 through 2023. It was designated as a globally developed, designed, and manufactured four-door compact sedan, complemented by a five-door hatchback body variant from 2011, and a station wagon in 2012. The Cruze replaced several compact models, including the Chevrolet Optra which was sold internationally under various names, the Chevrolet Cobalt sold exclusively in North America, and the Australasian-market Holden Astra.
The Cruze was released in 2008 for the South Korean market as the Daewoo Lacetti Premiere prior to the adoption of its international name in 2011, when the Daewoo brand was discontinued. In Australasia, the model was sold between 2009 and 2016 as the Holden Cruze. In 2016, the Cruze sedan was restyled and renamed for the Australasian market as the Holden Astra Sedan, as a sedan complement to the Holden Astra family....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Hatchback (facelift 2013) Overview:
Chevrolet Cruze (Hatchback (facelift 2013)). With 130 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~6.8 l/100km). With a weight of 1305 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 14.1 s). The top speed reaches 176 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Adequate and balanced power output (140 hp) for versatile driving.
- • Steady and predictable acceleration (0-100 km/h in 10.8 sec).
- • Balanced fuel consumption of 6.4 L/100 km for its class.
- • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
- • Generous trunk capacity of 500 Liters.
- • Turbocharged engine ensures better torque delivery at low RPMs.
Cons:
- • Meets EURO 5 emission standard; check for local urban restriction zones.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Sedan: 2012 - 2013).
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| Brand: | Chevrolet |
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| Model: | Cruze |
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| Generation: | Hatchback (facelift 2013) |
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| Modification (Engine): | 1.4 (100 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | 2013 |
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| End of production: | 2016 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Hatchback |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 5 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 100 Hp @ 4200 rpm. Same horsepower |
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| Power per litre: | 71.5 Hp/l [89mm less] |
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| Torque: | 130 Nm @ 4200 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | LDD More details about the engine LDD |
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| Engine displacement: | 1398 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
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| Engine configuration: | Inline |
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| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l |
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| Coolant: | 6.2 l |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 73.4 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 82.6 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 6.8 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 4.6 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 5.4 l/100 km |
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| Emission standard: | Euro 5 |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 14.1 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 14.1 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 176 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 13.1 kg/Hp, 76.6 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 10 kg/Nm, 99.6 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 13.4 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1305 |
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| Max. weight: | 1813 |
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| Max load: | 508 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 883 l |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 413 l |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4514 mm mm [89mm less] |
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| Width: | 1797 mm mm [9mm more] |
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| Height: | 1477 mm mm [Same height.] |
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| Wheelbase: | 2685 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
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| Front track: | 1544 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1558 mm |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Disc |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Electric Steering |
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| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
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| Rear suspension | Torsion |
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