The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S (12 - 14) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 21,000

€ 34,600

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 120d BluePerformance.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
BMW 120d BluePerformance
58.1
70.7
81.5
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.1 in
Height
55.9 in
105.7
177.7
105.9
170.2
177.7 in
Length
170.2 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
BMW 120d BluePerformance
2908 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4050 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb

Weight Difference:
289 lb
9.04 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
BMW 120d BluePerformance
KL1J
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
138 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
BMW 120d BluePerformance
121 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
21.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
21.07 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
41 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
31 mpg
city
48 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
642 mi
Range
769 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
642 mi
769 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
86.4 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
109.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
BMW 120d BluePerformance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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