The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d Steptronic (11 - 15) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S (12 - 14)
€ 30,700

€ 21,000

€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 118d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S.
BMW 118d
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T 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
170.2
105.7
177.7
170.2 in
Length
177.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2908 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4050 lb

Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.12 %

General
BMW 118d
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
F21
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
138 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Performance
BMW 118d
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
132 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
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22.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.07 lb/hp
BMW 118d
22.21 lb/hp
21.07 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 118d
53 mpg
41 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
44 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
734 mi
Range
642 mi
BMW 118d
734 mi
642 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
109.9 kWh
BMW 118d
90.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 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