The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 28,600
€ 23,200
€ 28,600
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 120i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.8 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.8.
BMW 120i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
55.9
68.8
76.1
58.1
70.7
81.5
68.8 in
Width
70.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
55.9 in
Height
58.1 in
104.7
166.9
105.7
177.7
166.9 in
Length
177.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4041 lb
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.65 %
General
BMW 120i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
E81
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
139 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Performance
BMW 120i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
138 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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18.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.11 lb/hp
BMW 120i
18.17 lb/hp
22.11 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
33 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
499 mi
Range
525 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
525 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Environmental Impact
125 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 120i
125 kWh
134.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft
