The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.6 (12 - 13) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (11 - 14)
€ 19,800
€ 26,600
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6 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
182.8
181.2 in
Length
182.8 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
104.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4043 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.82 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
122 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
114 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
24.84 lb/hp
30 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
36 mpg
55 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
48 mpg
44 mpg
highway
59 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
795 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
565 mi
795 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
125 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
