The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.8 (09 - 12) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 20,200
€ 27,300
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4054 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.47 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
KL1J
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
139 hp
108 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
130 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.89 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
21.88 lb/hp
28.89 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
36 mpg
57 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
50 mpg
45 mpg
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
833 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
565 mi
833 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI 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).
84.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
125 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
