The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (12 - 13) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 (09 - 11)
€ 16,500

€ 20,800

€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.8.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Honda Civic 1.8
58.1
70.7
81.5
57.5
69.5
77.4
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.1 in
Height
57.5 in
105.7
177.7
103.1
167.5
177.7 in
Length
167.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Honda Civic 1.8
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4010 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.35 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Honda Civic 1.8
KL1J
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Honda Civic 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
122 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
114 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Honda Civic 1.8
115 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.8
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24.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.21 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
24.93 lb/hp
20.21 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
36 mpg
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
565 mi
Range
471 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
565 mi
471 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
125 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
125 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
125 kWh
125 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft









25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft