The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
€ 31,900
€ 25,500
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120d BluePerformance 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.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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 120d BluePerformance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3329 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4471 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.3 %
General
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
F21
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
142 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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17.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.68 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
17.6 lb/hp
20.68 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
56 mpg
41 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
48 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
769 mi
Range
642 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
769 mi
642 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
119.3 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
86.4 kWh
119.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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




















