The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 28,500
€ 25,100
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120d 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 2.0 D.
BMW 120d
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
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 120d
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4460 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.1 %
General
BMW 120d
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
E87
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 120d
161 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
251 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Performance
BMW 120d
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
135 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.7 lb/hp
BMW 120d
19.52 lb/hp
21.7 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 120d
36 mpg
40 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
471 mi
Range
632 mi
BMW 120d
471 mi
632 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 120d
135.8 kWh
121.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft








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

















