The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (12 - 13) vs. BMW 130i Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 16,500
€ 36,400
€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘ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 130i.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
BMW 130i
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 130i
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4010 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.43 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
BMW 130i
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 130i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6650 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
122 hp
261 hp
BMW 130i
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
114 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
BMW 130i
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
BMW 130i
115 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 130i
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24.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.46 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
24.93 lb/hp
12.46 lb/hp
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
BMW 130i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
36 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 130i
26 mpg
city
19 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
565 mi
Range
397 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
565 mi
397 mi
BMW 130i
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).
157.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
125 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 130i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
BMW 130i
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
