The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive 5-door (12 - 15) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 13)
€ 33,300

€ 22,000

€ 33,300
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 7.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D.
BMW 120d
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
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 1.7 D
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4279 lb

Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.27 %

General
BMW 120d
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
F20
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual 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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
128 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Performance
BMW 120d
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
140 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

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

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.27 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
41 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
687 mi
Range
828 mi
BMW 120d
687 mi
828 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 120d
96.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft








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