2012 Chevrolet Cruze vs. 2013 Nissan ALTIMA
To start off, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Nissan ALTIMA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. (138 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze.
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, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA (244 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. (200 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan ALTIMA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Chevrolet Cruze | 2013 Nissan ALTIMA | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Cruze | ALTIMA |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1400 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4597 mm | 4864 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1788 mm | 1829 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 68 L |