2012 Chevrolet Cruze LS vs. 2012 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ
To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Cruze LS and 2012 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Cruze LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ (200 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze LS. (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze LS. 2012 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ has automatic transmission and 2012 Chevrolet Cruze LS has manual transmission. 2012 Chevrolet Cruze LS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Cruze LS | 2012 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Cruze | Cruze |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4597 mm | 4597 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1788 mm | 1788 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.5 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 59 L |
