The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 14)
€ 24,000

€ 26,600

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
58.1
70.7
81.5
58.3
70
79.5
70.7 in
Width
70 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.1 in
Height
58.3 in
105.7
181.2
104.4
182.8
181.2 in
Length
182.8 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
104.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4151 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.94 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
KL1J
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
138 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
21.49 lb/hp
30 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
37 mpg
55 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
48 mpg
47 mpg
highway
59 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
592 mi
Range
795 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
592 mi
795 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
88.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
119.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1186 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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