The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i 5-door (15 - 16) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)
€ 28,600
€ 23,500
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120i 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 1.4T.
BMW 120i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
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 120i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4050 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.17 %
General
BMW 120i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
F20
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
BMW 120i
175 hp
138 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Performance
BMW 120i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
140 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
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17.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.57 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.38 lb/hp
21.57 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
37 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
32 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
567 mi
Range
583 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
583 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Environmental Impact
108 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 120i
108 kWh
121.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft








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





















