The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.6 (12 - 13)
€ 21,700
€ 19,800
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 VW Jetta 1.2 TSI is 1.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.6.
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
58.3
70
79.5
58.1
70.7
81.5
70 in
Width
70.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.3 in
Height
58.1 in
104.4
182.8
105.7
181.2
182.8 in
Length
181.2 in
104.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
2870 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4043 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.31 %
General
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
162
Generation
KL1J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
104 hp
122 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Performance
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
▶ REPLAY
27.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.84 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
27.6 lb/hp
24.84 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
36 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
600 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
600 mi
565 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Environmental Impact
108 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 kWh
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
108 kWh
125 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
