The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 2.0 D Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 26,600
€ 23,200
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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
3201 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4317 lb
Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.22 %
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
*CAV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
▶ REPLAY
20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.31 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
20.26 lb/hp
23.31 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
35 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
29 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
534 mi
Range
557 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
534 mi
557 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 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).
137.9 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
137.9 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
