Chevrolet Cruze Sedan II 1.6 TD (139 Hp) Automatic
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)
Sedan II Overview:
Chevrolet Cruze (Sedan II). With 325 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~7.6 l/100km). With a weight of 1417 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Adequate and balanced power output (155 hp) for versatile driving.
- • Balanced fuel consumption of 6.9 L/100 km for its class.
- • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
- • Standard trunk space (394 L) suitable for daily needs.
- • Turbocharged engine ensures better torque delivery at low RPMs.
- • Direct fuel injection technology for optimized combustion.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Combi (facelift 2013): 2013 - 2016).
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| Brand: | Chevrolet |
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| Model: | Cruze |
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| Generation: | Sedan II |
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| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 TD (139 Hp) Automatic |
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| Start of production: | 2016 |
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| End of production: | 2018 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Sedan |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 4 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 139 Hp @ 3750 rpm. Same horsepower |
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| Power per litre: | 87 Hp/l [15mm less] |
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| Torque: | 325 Nm @ 2000 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | LH7 More details about the engine LH7 |
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| Engine displacement: | 1598 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
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| Engine configuration: | Inline |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Diesel Commonrail |
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| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
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| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 5 l |
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| Coolant: | 4.5 l |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 79.7 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 80.1 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 16:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 7.6 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5 l/100 km |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.2 kg/Hp, 98.1 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.4 kg/Nm, 229.4 Nm/tonne |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1417 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 419 l |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 394 l |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4666 mm mm [15mm less] |
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| Width: | 1791 mm mm [6mm less] |
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| Height: | 1458 mm mm [63mm less] |
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| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm mm [15mm more] |
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| Front track: | 1527 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1552 mm |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.8 m [above average] |
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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 | 9 |
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| Transmission type | Automatic |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
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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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| Tires size | 215/60 R16 |
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| Wheel rims size | 16 |
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| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
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| Rear suspension | Semi-dependent beam with stabilizer lateral stability, Trailing arm, Coil spring |
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