The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec DSG (15 - 17) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 19,700

€ 23,200

€ 19,700
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 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.3 inches shorter, 3.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.8.
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
57.4
67.2
76.4
58.1
70.7
81.5
67.2 in
Width
70.7 in
76.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.4 in
Height
58.1 in
102.4
169.4
105.7
177.7
169.4 in
Length
177.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
2756 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4041 lb

Weight Difference:
317 lb
10.31 %

General
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
NH
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
89 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
89 hp
139 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
170 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Performance
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
113 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
▶ REPLAY
30.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.11 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
30.97 lb/hp
22.11 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
65 mpg
33 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
59 mpg
city
23 mpg
69 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
949 mi
Range
525 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
949 mi
525 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Environmental Impact
74 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
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
74 kWh
134.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.4 TDI Green tec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft








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