The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12) vs. BMW 125i Automatic (12 - 12)
€ 23,200
€ 34,300
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
BMW 125i
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 1.8
BMW 125i
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4041 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.84 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
BMW 125i
KL1J
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
BMW 125i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
139 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
130 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
BMW 125i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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22.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.72 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
22.11 lb/hp
14.72 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
33 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 125i
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
525 mi
Range
505 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
525 mi
505 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
121.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
134.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
BMW 125i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
968 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














