The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i 5-door (09 - 11) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 35,600
€ 23,200
€ 35,600
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 130i 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 130i
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 130i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4041 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.54 %
General
BMW 130i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
E87
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 130i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 130i
254 hp
139 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 130i
229 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Performance
BMW 130i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
▶ REPLAY
12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.11 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.67 lb/hp
22.11 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
33 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
19 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
388 mi
Range
525 mi
BMW 130i
388 mi
525 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Environmental Impact
161.1 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 130i
161.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
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
