The Comparative Analysis :

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (05 - 08) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)

€ 26,600
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (05 - 08) VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
€ 26,000
 Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 2.0TD.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
57.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (05 - 08)
70.1
78.9
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (05 - 08)
101.4
179.3
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
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 2.0TD
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4440 lb
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.01 %
Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)

General

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*BLG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
168 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD

Performance

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD

▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
40 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
41 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
632 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
468 mi
632 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
138.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data