2005 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Chevrolet Cruze
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Cruze is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Honda Civic (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. 2011 Chevrolet Cruze has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Chevrolet Cruze will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2011 Chevrolet Cruze | |
Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
Model | Civic | Cruze |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1684 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1797 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 59 L |