The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i 5-door (17 - 19) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S (13 - 14)
€ 26,000
€ 19,500
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 7.3 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S.
BMW 116i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
55.9
69.5
78.1
58.1
70.7
81.5
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
55.9 in
Height
58.1 in
105.9
170.4
105.7
177.7
170.4 in
Length
177.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3150 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4292 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.43 %
General
BMW 116i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
F20
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
108 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 116i
108 hp
108 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 116i
133 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Performance
BMW 116i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
▶ REPLAY
28.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.17 lb/hp
BMW 116i
28.17 lb/hp
29.17 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW 116i
40 mpg
60 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
31 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
547 mi
Range
956 mi
BMW 116i
547 mi
956 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
80.3 kWh
BMW 116i
111.8 kWh
80.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft








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
















