2007 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Chevrolet Cruze
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Cruze is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. (138 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Cruze (200 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Cruze will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2012 Chevrolet Cruze | |
Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
Model | Civic | Cruze |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 1850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4597 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1788 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.4 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 48 L |