The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (12 - 13) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 16,500
€ 28,600
€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 10.8 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
BMW 120i
58.1
70.7
81.5
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.7 in
Width
68.8 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.1 in
Height
55.9 in
105.7
177.7
104.7
166.9
177.7 in
Length
166.9 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
BMW 120i
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4010 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.36 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
BMW 120i
KL1J
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
122 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
114 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
BMW 120i
115 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
▶ REPLAY
24.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.17 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
24.93 lb/hp
18.17 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
36 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
565 mi
Range
499 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
565 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
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).
125 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
125 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
968 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
