The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI (05 - 08) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.8 Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 21,300
€ 22,100
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Jetta 1.6 FSI 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 1.8.
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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 FSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4076 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.17 %
General
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
1K5/1KM
Generation
KL1J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BLF
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
113 hp
139 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
114 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
▶ REPLAY
26.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.04 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
26.26 lb/hp
22.04 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
34 mpg
32 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
42 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
495 mi
Range
504 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
495 mi
504 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
130.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
