2011 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2011 Chevrolet Cruze
To start off, both 2011 Ford Transit Connect and 2011 Chevrolet Cruze were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Transit Connect.
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 (360 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Cruze will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. 2011 Ford Transit Connect 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. 2011 Ford Transit Connect will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Transit Connect | 2011 Chevrolet Cruze | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Transit Connect | Cruze |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4597 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1788 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2014 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2911 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 59 L |
