Comparisons · 2016

2016 Chevrolet Cruze vs 2016 Ford Fiesta FWD

The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze uses less fuel: 7.3 against 7.8 l/100km, about 6% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze costs about $444 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2016 Chevrolet Cruze leads on 2 of 3 measurable figures. 18 specifications compared.

Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2016 Chevrolet Cruze7.3 l/100km
2016 Ford Fiesta FWD7.8 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2016 Chevrolet Cruze170.3 g/km
2016 Ford Fiesta FWD181.4 g/km
Kerb weight
2016 Chevrolet Cruze1,250 kg
2016 Ford Fiesta FWD1,244 kg
Owner complaints
2016 Chevrolet Cruze250
2016 Ford Fiesta FWD178
NCAP overall rating
2016 Chevrolet Cruze4
2016 Ford Fiesta FWD4

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2016 Chevrolet Cruze2016 Ford Fiesta FWD
CO2170.3 g/km181.4 g/km
Combined7.3 l/100km7.8 l/100km
Complaints250178
Cylinders44
Displacement1,400 cc1,600 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardB4B4
Extra-urban6 l/100km6.7 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears66
Height1,460 mm1,450 mm
Kerb weight1,250 kg1,244 kg
Length4,670 mm4,070 mm
NCAP overall44
TransmissionManual 6-spdManual 5-spd
Urban8.4 l/100km8.7 l/100km
Wheelbase2,700 mm2,490 mm
Width1,800 mm1,720 mm

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How this comparison works

Only genuine rivals are compared: same model year, same EPA size class, same drivetrain, similar weight and power, and both mainstream or both premium brands. Figures come from FuelEconomy.gov, EPA and NHTSA; fuel costs use current US prices from the Energy Information Administration.