2008 Seat Toledo vs. 2013 Chevrolet Cruze
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Cruze is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Toledo (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Cruze. (134 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Cruze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Cruze weights approximately 7 kg more than 2008 Seat Toledo.
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, 2008 Seat Toledo (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Cruze. (169 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Cruze. 2013 Chevrolet Cruze has automatic transmission and 2008 Seat Toledo has manual transmission. 2008 Seat Toledo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Chevrolet Cruze will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Seat Toledo | 2013 Chevrolet Cruze | |
Make | Seat | Chevrolet |
Model | Toledo | Cruze |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1427 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4597 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 59 L |