The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
€ 22,800
€ 26,000
€ 22,800
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 1.6 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 2.0TD.
VW Jetta 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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 2.0TD
3038 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4440 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.52 %
General
VW Jetta 1.6
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6
101 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6
109 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
116 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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30.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6
30.08 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6
35 mpg
40 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
42 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
503 mi
Range
632 mi
VW Jetta 1.6
503 mi
632 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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).
121.3 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6
128.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
