The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (07 - 08) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 2.0 D (11 - 12)
€ 25,100
€ 22,500
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 2.0 D.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
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 2.0 D
3212 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.08 %
General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
1K5/1KM
Generation
KL1J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BMY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
138 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
162 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
▶ REPLAY
23.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.02 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
23.28 lb/hp
21.02 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
33 mpg
42 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
42 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
482 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
482 mi
665 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
134.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
