The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.8 (09 - 12) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 20,200
€ 29,900
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Jetta 2.0 TDI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Jetta 2.0 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 1.8
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3177 lb
4054 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.22 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
139 hp
138 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
130 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.02 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
21.88 lb/hp
23.02 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
36 mpg
44 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
35 mpg
45 mpg
highway
52 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 2.0 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
125 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
