The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 23,900
€ 15,000
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Jetta 1.4 TSI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.6.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
57.4
70.1
78.9
58.1
70.7
81.5
70.1 in
Width
70.7 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.4 in
Height
58.1 in
101.4
179.3
105.7
181.2
179.3 in
Length
181.2 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
3095 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4043 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.07 %
General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
1K5/1KM
Generation
KL1J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
111 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
120 hp
111 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
113 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
113 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
▶ REPLAY
25.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.31 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
25.79 lb/hp
27.31 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
35 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
45 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
542 mi
Range
548 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
542 mi
548 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
