The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 30,700
€ 23,200
€ 30,700
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 7.3 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.8.
BMW 120i
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 120i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4041 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
General
BMW 120i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
F20
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 120i
175 hp
139 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Performance
BMW 120i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
138 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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17.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.11 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.57 lb/hp
22.11 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 120i
42 mpg
33 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
33 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
577 mi
Range
525 mi
BMW 120i
577 mi
525 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 120i
106.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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
