Škoda Octavia (2008 – 2012) vs Chevrolet Cruze (2009 – 2016): specs compared
Both offer around 160 hp at most. The Škoda Octavia is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.8 s against 8.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 224 km/h against 210 km/h. The Chevrolet Cruze uses less fuel, from 3.2 L/100 km against 4.0 L/100 km. The Škoda Octavia is the lighter car, from 1,155 kg against 1,285 kg.
| Specification |
Škoda
Octavia
2008 – 2012
|
Chevrolet
Cruze
2009 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Czech Republic | United States |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2012 | 2009 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 15 | 15 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 80 – 160 hp | 101 – 163 hp |
| Torque | 132 – 320 Nm | 130 – 361 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.8 – 14.3 s | 8.5 – 14.0 s |
| Top speed | 174 – 224 km/h | 180 – 210 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.0 – 7.4 L/100 km | 3.2 – 33.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,567 mm | 4,597 mm |
| Width | 2,017 mm | 1,788 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,476 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,576 mm | 2,685 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,155 – 1,335 kg | 1,285 – 1,576 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.