2011 Chevrolet Cruze vs. 2011 Ford C-Max
To start off, both 2011 Chevrolet Cruze and 2011 Ford C-Max were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford C-Max is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze (138 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2011 Ford C-Max. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford C-Max. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford C-Max weights approximately 185 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze (200 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford C-Max. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Cruze will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford C-Max.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Cruze | 2011 Ford C-Max | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Cruze | C-Max |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1400 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4597 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1828 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2788 mm |
