The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
€ 36,400
€ 25,500
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 2.0TD.
BMW 130i
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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 2.0TD
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3329 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4471 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.31 %
General
BMW 130i
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
E81
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 130i
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW 130i
261 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 130i
232 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Performance
BMW 130i
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.68 lb/hp
BMW 130i
12.46 lb/hp
20.68 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 130i
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 130i
28 mpg
41 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
19 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
397 mi
Range
642 mi
BMW 130i
397 mi
642 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
119.3 kWh
BMW 130i
157.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 130i
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft








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

















