The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14)
€ 33,300
€ 15,000
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘ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 1.4 S/S.
BMW 120i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
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 1.4 S/S
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3997 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.01 %
General
BMW 120i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
F21
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Straight-four gasoline 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120i
181 hp
99 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
BMW 120i
199 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Performance
BMW 120i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
140 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.06 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.66 lb/hp
29.06 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 120i
43 mpg
44 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
34 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
587 mi
Range
690 mi
BMW 120i
587 mi
690 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
102.4 kWh
BMW 120i
104.1 kWh
102.4 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft
