The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (11 - 12) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
€ 15,000

€ 26,800

€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.3 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.5 inches taller than the BMW 116d ED.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
BMW 116d ED
58.1
70.7
81.5
55.6
69.5
78.1
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.1 in
Height
55.6 in
105.7
177.7
105.9
170.4
177.7 in
Length
170.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
BMW 116d ED
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4010 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.07 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
BMW 116d ED
KL1J
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
BMW 116d ED
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
122 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d ED
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
114 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d ED
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
BMW 116d ED
115 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED
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24.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
24.93 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
36 mpg
69 mpg
BMW 116d ED
26 mpg
city
60 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
565 mi
Range
950 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
565 mi
950 mi
BMW 116d ED
Environmental Impact
125 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).
70 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
125 kWh
70 kWh
BMW 116d ED
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
BMW 116d ED
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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