The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i 5-door (07 - 09) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14)
€ 22,400
€ 15,000
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 116i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.8 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S.
BMW 116i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.1
70.7
81.5
68.8 in
Width
70.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
55.9 in
Height
58.1 in
104.7
166.9
105.7
177.7
166.9 in
Length
177.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3997 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.61 %
General
BMW 116i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
E87
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
99 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
BMW 116i
118 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Performance
BMW 116i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
127 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
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24.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.06 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.62 lb/hp
29.06 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 116i
41 mpg
44 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
568 mi
Range
690 mi
BMW 116i
568 mi
690 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Environmental Impact
109.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
102.4 kWh
BMW 116i
109.9 kWh
102.4 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft








32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft














