The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI Automatic (16 - 17) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 24,500

€ 23,200

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI is 5.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.8.
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
58.5
71.2
80.4
58.1
70.7
81.5
71.2 in
Width
70.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.5 in
Height
58.1 in
104.8
172
105.7
177.7
172 in
Length
177.7 in
104.8 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4041 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.15 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
B-K
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
134 hp
139 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
236 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.11 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
22.44 lb/hp
22.11 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
52 mpg
33 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
41 mpg
city
23 mpg
62 mpg
highway
44 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
663 mi
Range
525 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
663 mi
525 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
134.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
92.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 CDTI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft









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