2012 Chevrolet Cruze vs. 2013 Infiniti M
To start off, 2013 Infiniti M is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Chevrolet Cruze would be higher. At 3,696 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti M (298 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. (138 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti M weights approximately 450 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Infiniti M is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti M will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Infiniti M (350 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. (200 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Cruze | 2013 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Infiniti |
| Model | Cruze | M |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1400 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4597 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1788 mm | 1845 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1515 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.6 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
