2013 Chevrolet Cruze vs. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox
To start off, both 2013 Chevrolet Cruze and 2013 Chevrolet Equinox were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Equinox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox (180 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Cruze. (134 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Cruze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 330 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Cruze. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Chevrolet Equinox (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Cruze. (201 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Equinox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Cruze.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Chevrolet Cruze | 2013 Chevrolet Equinox | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Cruze | Equinox |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1400 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1407 kg | 1737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4597 mm | 4771 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2857 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.7 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 71 L |
