The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.8 (09 - 12) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 20,200
€ 24,000
€ 20,200
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 1.8 is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI 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
183.4
181.2 in
Length
183.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
104.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2956 lb
4054 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.83 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
KL1J
Generation
162
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 manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
139 hp
123 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
130 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.03 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
21.88 lb/hp
24.03 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
36 mpg
44 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
35 mpg
45 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
645 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
565 mi
645 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI 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).
100.4 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
125 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
