The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.8 Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 22,100
€ 27,900
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4076 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.72 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
KL1J
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
139 hp
158 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
130 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.25 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
22.04 lb/hp
19.25 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
32 mpg
39 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
42 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
504 mi
Range
570 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
504 mi
570 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
113.6 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
140.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
