The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)
€ 20,600
€ 24,000
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Jetta 1.6 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 1.4T.
VW Jetta 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
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 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
2961 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4151 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %
General
VW Jetta 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
1K5/1KM
Generation
KL1J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BSE
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6
101 hp
138 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
116 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
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29.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.49 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6
29.32 lb/hp
21.49 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6
32 mpg
37 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
39 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
462 mi
Range
592 mi
VW Jetta 1.6
462 mi
592 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6
140.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
