The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 08)
€ 26,000

€ 27,300

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4440 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.64 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
161 hp
138 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
266 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
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20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.22 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
20.4 lb/hp
22.22 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
40 mpg
39 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
49 mpg
highway
47 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
632 mi
Range
560 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
632 mi
560 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
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).
125.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
121.3 kWh
125.5 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1343 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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