The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.6 (12 - 13)
€ 24,000

€ 19,800

€ 24,000
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 1.4 TSI BMT is 2.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.6.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
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
183.4
105.7
181.2
183.4 in
Length
181.2 in
104.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
2956 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4043 lb

Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.47 %

General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
122 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
128 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
▶ REPLAY
24.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.84 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
24.03 lb/hp
24.84 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
36 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
53 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
645 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
565 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Environmental Impact
100.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
125 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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