The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.7 D (12 - 13) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TDI (05 - 08)
€ 22,500
€ 25,600
€ 22,500
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 1.7 D 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 TDI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
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 1.7 D
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3236 lb
4301 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.15 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
KL1J
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
128 hp
138 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.45 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
25.84 lb/hp
23.45 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
52 mpg
42 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
city
33 mpg
60 mpg
highway
49 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
828 mi
Range
610 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
828 mi
610 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 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).
115.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
92.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
