2011 Chevrolet Cruze vs. 2013 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2013 Toyota Yaris is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Chevrolet Cruze 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 (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Yaris. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Yaris.
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 (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Yaris. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Cruze will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Yaris. 2013 Toyota Yaris has automatic transmission and 2011 Chevrolet Cruze has manual transmission. 2011 Chevrolet Cruze will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota Yaris will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Chevrolet Cruze | 2013 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Cruze | Yaris |
Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4597 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1695 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.5 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 42 L |