The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 26,000

€ 20,600

€ 26,000
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 2.0TD 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 2.0TD
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 2.0TD
VW Jetta 1.6
3285 lb
Curb Weight
2961 lb
4440 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
324 lb
9.86 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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 2.0TD
161 hp
101 hp
VW Jetta 1.6
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
266 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Jetta 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.6
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20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.32 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
20.4 lb/hp
29.32 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Jetta 1.6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
40 mpg
32 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
49 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
632 mi
Range
462 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
632 mi
462 mi
VW Jetta 1.6
Environmental Impact
121.3 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 2.0TD
121.3 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Jetta 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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