The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 37,300

€ 23,200

€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 7.3 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
170.4
105.7
177.7
170.4 in
Length
177.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4041 lb

Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.6 %

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
139 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Performance
BMW 120d
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
138 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

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

Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.11 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.98 lb/hp
22.11 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
33 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
46 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
751 mi
Range
525 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
525 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 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