The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Automatic (12 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 34,300

€ 25,100

€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 125i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D.
BMW 125i
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
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
170.2
105.7
177.7
170.2 in
Length
177.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4460 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.47 %

General
BMW 125i
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
F21
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 125i
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Performance
BMW 125i
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
151 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
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14.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.7 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.72 lb/hp
21.7 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 125i
37 mpg
40 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
505 mi
Range
632 mi
BMW 125i
505 mi
632 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 125i
121.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft








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