The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.6 (11 - 12) vs. VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT (11 - 14)
€ 15,000

€ 22,100

€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI 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 1.6
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4043 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.08 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
KL1J
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
122 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
122 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
114 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
114 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
24.84 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
36 mpg
44 mpg
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
46 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
574 mi
Range
645 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
574 mi
645 mi
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
100.4 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
123.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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