The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 13)
€ 28,300

€ 22,000

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Civic Type R is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D.
Honda Civic Type R
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
56.9
70.3
78.1
58.1
70.7
81.5
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
56.9 in
Height
58.1 in
103.1
168.1
105.7
177.7
168.1 in
Length
177.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4279 lb

Weight Difference:
366 lb
11.04 %

General
Honda Civic Type R
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
128 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
146 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
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14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
19 mpg
city
43 mpg
34 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
341 mi
Range
828 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
828 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
92.5 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft









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