The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 12) vs. BMW 118i (15 - 17)
€ 20,000
€ 24,700
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.3 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
BMW 118i
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
170.4
177.7 in
Length
170.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
BMW 118i
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4279 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
284 lb
8.57 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
BMW 118i
KL1J
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
128 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
221 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
BMW 118i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.62 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
25.91 lb/hp
22.62 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
52 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118i
43 mpg
city
36 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
828 mi
Range
610 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
828 mi
610 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
100.4 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
92.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
963 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



















