The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Saloon 1.7 D (12 - 13)
€ 26,600

€ 22,500

€ 26,600
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 4.9 cm shorter, 1.6 cm narrower and 1.8 cm lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
1459
1781
2003
1477
1797
2070
1781 mm
Width
1797 mm
2003 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2070 mm
1459 mm
Height
1477 mm
2575
4554
2685
4603
4554 mm
Length
4603 mm
2575 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
1452 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1951 kg

Weight Difference:
48 kg
3.2 %

General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
1K5/1KM
Generation
KL1J
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1686 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
128 bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
240 NM
300 NM
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
139 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
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9.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.72 kg/bhp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
9.19 kg/bhp
11.72 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
44 mpg
63 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
35 mpg
city
51 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
534 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
534 mi
828 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
498 kg
Maximum Payload
451 kg
527 L
Boot Capacity
469 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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