The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (12 - 13)
€ 36,200
€ 16,500
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500
ⓘ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 1.6.
BMW 120d
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
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 1.6
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4010 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.79 %
General
BMW 120d
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
F20
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
122 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Performance
BMW 120d
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
142 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
▶ REPLAY
17.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.93 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.27 lb/hp
24.93 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 120d
60 mpg
36 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
51 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
828 mi
Range
565 mi
BMW 120d
828 mi
565 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
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).
125 kWh
BMW 120d
80.3 kWh
125 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft
