The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 2.0 D (11 - 12) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 22,500
€ 20,600
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D 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 1.6.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Jetta 1.6
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 2.0 D
VW Jetta 1.6
3384 lb
Curb Weight
2961 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
423 lb
12.5 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Jetta 1.6
KL1J
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Jetta 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BSE
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
161 hp
101 hp
VW Jetta 1.6
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
266 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Jetta 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6
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21.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.32 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
21.02 lb/hp
29.32 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Jetta 1.6
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
42 mpg
32 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
53 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
665 mi
Range
462 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
665 mi
462 mi
VW Jetta 1.6
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
140.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
115.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Jetta 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
