The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.6 (12 - 13) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 08)
€ 19,800
€ 25,600
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 2.0 FSI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
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 2.0 FSI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4043 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.98 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BLR
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
122 hp
148 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
114 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
▶ REPLAY
24.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.11 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
24.84 lb/hp
21.11 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
36 mpg
28 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
44 mpg
highway
37 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
407 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
565 mi
407 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
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).
159.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
125 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1131 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
