The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) vs. BMW 123d (07 - 12)
€ 25,500

€ 32,100

€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100
ⓘ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 10.8 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 123d.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
BMW 123d
58.1
70.7
81.5
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.7 in
Width
68.8 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.1 in
Height
55.9 in
105.7
177.7
104.7
166.9
177.7 in
Length
166.9 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
BMW 123d
3329 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4471 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.65 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
BMW 123d
KL1J
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
BMW 123d
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
161 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
266 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
BMW 123d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 123d
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20.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
20.68 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
41 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 123d
30 mpg
city
37 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
642 mi
Range
621 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
642 mi
621 mi
BMW 123d
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).
104.9 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
119.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
BMW 123d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
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