The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 12)
€ 30,100
€ 20,000
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 10.8 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D.
BMW 120d
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.1
70.7
81.5
68.8 in
Width
70.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
55.9 in
Height
58.1 in
104.7
166.9
105.7
177.7
166.9 in
Length
177.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4279 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.25 %
General
BMW 120d
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
E81
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 manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
128 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Performance
BMW 120d
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
140 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
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18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.14 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 120d
44 mpg
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
35 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
598 mi
Range
828 mi
BMW 120d
598 mi
828 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 120d
109.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft








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
















