2012 Chevrolet Cruze vs. 2012 Scion iQ
To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Cruze and 2012 Scion iQ 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Cruze (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2012 Scion iQ. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Cruze should accelerate faster than 2012 Scion iQ.
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 (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Scion iQ. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Cruze will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Scion iQ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Cruze | 2012 Scion iQ | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Scion |
| Model | Cruze | iQ |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1329 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4597 mm | 3051 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1788 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.5 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 32 L |
