The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.8 (09 - 12)
€ 25,300
€ 20,200
€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘ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 1.8.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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 1.8
2970 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4054 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.4 %
General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
139 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
▶ REPLAY
20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.88 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
20.07 lb/hp
21.88 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
36 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
55 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
657 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
657 mi
565 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Environmental Impact
98.5 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
98.5 kWh
125 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
