The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S (13 - 14)
€ 30,300

€ 24,100

€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 7.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S.
BMW 118i
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD 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 118i
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4405 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.07 %

General
BMW 118i
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
F21
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 118i
168 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
Performance
BMW 118i
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
138 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
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18.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
BMW 118i
18.24 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 118i
41 mpg
49 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
32 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
557 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 118i
557 mi
777 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD 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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 118i
109.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD 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