The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S (12 - 14)
€ 25,100
€ 21,000
€ 25,100
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 118i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.3 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S.
BMW 118i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
56.3
68.9
76.1
58.1
70.7
81.5
68.9 in
Width
70.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
56.3 in
Height
58.1 in
104.7
166.4
105.7
177.7
166.4 in
Length
177.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2908 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4050 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.19 %
General
BMW 118i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
E87
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
BMW 118i
127 hp
138 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
BMW 118i
133 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Performance
BMW 118i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
▶ REPLAY
23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.07 lb/hp
BMW 118i
23.17 lb/hp
21.07 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 118i
30 mpg
41 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
398 mi
Range
642 mi
BMW 118i
398 mi
642 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Environmental Impact
147.7 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 118i
147.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft
