The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.7 D (12 - 12) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 21,000
€ 24,000
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 1.7 D is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Jetta 1.6 TDI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
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 1.7 D
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3069 lb
4301 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.2 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
KL1J
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
128 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.51 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
25.84 lb/hp
29.51 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
52 mpg
52 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
42 mpg
city
41 mpg
62 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
828 mi
Range
759 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
828 mi
759 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
92.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
