The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.6 (12 - 13) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 19,800
€ 22,800
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 1.6.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6
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 1.6
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3038 lb
4043 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.23 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BSE
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
122 hp
101 hp
VW Jetta 1.6
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
114 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6
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24.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.08 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
24.84 lb/hp
30.08 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
36 mpg
35 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
503 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
565 mi
503 mi
VW Jetta 1.6
Environmental Impact
125 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).
128.7 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
125 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
