The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT (11 - 14)
€ 26,000

€ 24,400

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 2.0TD is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
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 2.0TD
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4440 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.36 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
KL1J
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
161 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
20.4 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
40 mpg
56 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
45 mpg
49 mpg
highway
65 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
632 mi
Range
814 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
632 mi
814 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
86.4 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
121.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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