2009 Ford Taurus vs. 2013 Chevrolet Cruze
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Cruze is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Taurus (264 HP @ 6251 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Cruze. (134 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Cruze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Cruze weights approximately 420 kg more than 2009 Ford Taurus.
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, 2009 Ford Taurus (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Cruze. (169 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Cruze. 2009 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2013 Chevrolet Cruze has manual transmission. 2013 Chevrolet Cruze will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Taurus | 2013 Chevrolet Cruze | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Taurus | Cruze |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4597 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 59 L |