The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 (11 - 12)
€ 32,600
€ 19,200
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘ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 7.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.8.
BMW 120d
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4021 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.68 %
General
BMW 120d
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
F21
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
139 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Performance
BMW 120d
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
140 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.96 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.27 lb/hp
21.96 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
37 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
687 mi
Range
583 mi
BMW 120d
687 mi
583 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 120d
96.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 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
