The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14)
€ 32,500

€ 22,000

€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 7.3 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S.
BMW 120d
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD 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
170.4
105.7
177.7
170.4 in
Length
177.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3150 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4292 lb

Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.11 %

General
BMW 120d
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
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 manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
128 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Performance
BMW 120d
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
142 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
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17.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.61 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.21 lb/hp
24.61 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 120d
60 mpg
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
51 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
828 mi
Range
828 mi
BMW 120d
828 mi
828 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Environmental Impact
80.3 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
80.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 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