The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 25,500

€ 27,300

€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11.3 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
BMW 120i
58.1
70.7
81.5
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.7 in
Width
68.9 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.1 in
Height
56.3 in
105.7
177.7
104.7
166.4
177.7 in
Length
166.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
BMW 120i
3329 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4471 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.6 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
BMW 120i
KL1J
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
BMW 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
161 hp
148 hp
BMW 120i
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
266 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
BMW 120i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i
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20.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
20.68 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
41 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 120i
30 mpg
city
21 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
642 mi
Range
393 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
642 mi
393 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
149.7 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
119.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 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