The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.7 D (12 - 12)
€ 22,800
€ 21,000
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 1.7 D.
VW Jetta 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 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 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
3038 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4301 lb
Weight Difference:
269 lb
8.13 %
General
VW Jetta 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BSE
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6
101 hp
128 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6
109 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
116 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
▶ REPLAY
30.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.84 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6
30.08 lb/hp
25.84 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6
35 mpg
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
26 mpg
city
42 mpg
42 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
503 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Jetta 1.6
503 mi
828 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 1.6
128.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
