The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 15,000
€ 29,800
€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 1.6 is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Jetta 2.0 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
183.4
181.2 in
Length
183.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
104.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3192 lb
4043 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.04 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
KL1J
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
111 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
111 hp
148 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
113 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
113 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.57 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
27.31 lb/hp
21.57 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
35 mpg
53 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
44 mpg
43 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
548 mi
Range
777 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
548 mi
777 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
90.4 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
128.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
