The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (11 - 12) vs. BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
€ 22,600
€ 34,000
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 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 120i.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
BMW 120i
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 2.0 D
BMW 120i
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4396 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.42 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
BMW 120i
KL1J
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
BMW 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
161 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
266 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
BMW 120i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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21.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.72 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
21.29 lb/hp
17.72 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
42 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 120i
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
665 mi
Range
547 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
665 mi
547 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
115.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
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








