The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.6 (12 - 13) vs. VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 09)
€ 19,800
€ 22,900
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI DPF.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
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 1.9 TDI DPF
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4043 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.16 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
KL1J
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BKC
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
122 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
114 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
24.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.11 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
24.84 lb/hp
30.11 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
36 mpg
45 mpg
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
26 mpg
city
35 mpg
44 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
657 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
565 mi
657 mi
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
107 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
125 kWh
107 kWh
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
