The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.6 (11 - 12) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (07 - 08)
€ 15,000
€ 25,100
€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 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 1.4 TSI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
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 1.6
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3212 lb
4043 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.63 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
KL1J
Generation
1K5/1KM
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*BMY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
122 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5600 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
122 hp
138 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
114 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
114 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.28 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
24.84 lb/hp
23.28 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
36 mpg
33 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
46 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
574 mi
Range
482 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
574 mi
482 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
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).
134.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
123.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
