The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF (09 - 10)
€ 26,000

€ 23,400

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 TDI DPF.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
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 TDI DPF
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3157 lb
4440 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.9 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
KL1J
Generation
1K5/1KM
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 DPF
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 DPF
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 DPF
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.36 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
20.4 lb/hp
30.36 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
40 mpg
50 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
49 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
632 mi
Range
727 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
632 mi
727 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
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).
96.7 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
121.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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