The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 08)
€ 24,000

€ 27,300

€ 24,000
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 1.4T is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the VW Jetta 2.0 TDI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
58.1
70.7
81.5
57.4
70.1
78.9
70.7 in
Width
70.1 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
58.1 in
Height
57.4 in
105.7
181.2
101.4
179.3
181.2 in
Length
179.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4151 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.29 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
KL1J
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
138 hp
138 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.22 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
21.49 lb/hp
22.22 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
37 mpg
39 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
47 mpg
highway
47 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
592 mi
Range
560 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
592 mi
560 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
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).
125.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
119.4 kWh
125.5 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1186 lb
Maximum Payload
1343 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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