The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 25,100
€ 40,800
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,800
ⓘ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 125d.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
BMW 125d
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 125d
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4460 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.35 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
BMW 125d
KL1J
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
BMW 125d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
161 hp
221 hp
BMW 125d
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
266 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
BMW 125d
126 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
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21.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.96 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
21.7 lb/hp
14.96 lb/hp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
40 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 125d
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
632 mi
Range
702 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
632 mi
702 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
94.6 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
121.3 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
BMW 125d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
966 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
















