The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.8 Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI (05 - 08)
€ 22,100
€ 26,500
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 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 Turbo FSI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
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 1.8
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3192 lb
4076 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.01 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
KL1J
Generation
1K5/1KM
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
139 hp
197 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
130 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
▶ REPLAY
22.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.2 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
22.04 lb/hp
16.2 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
32 mpg
29 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
22 mpg
city
21 mpg
42 mpg
highway
37 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
504 mi
Range
417 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
504 mi
417 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
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).
155.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
140.2 kWh
155.3 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
