2012 Chevrolet Cruze vs. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Cruze is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chevrolet Colorado would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. (138 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Cruze weights approximately 146 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Cruze, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. (200 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze.
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2012 Chevrolet Cruze | 2010 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Cruze | Colorado |
Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1400 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1407 kg | 1261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4597 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1788 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 72 L |