The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14)
€ 24,000

€ 22,500

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Jetta 1.6 TDI is 1.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S.
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
58.3
70
79.5
58.1
70.7
81.5
70 in
Width
70.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.3 in
Height
58.1 in
104.4
182.8
105.7
181.2
182.8 in
Length
181.2 in
104.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
3069 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4301 lb

Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.32 %

General
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
162
Generation
KL1J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
104 hp
128 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
▶ REPLAY
29.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.55 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
29.51 lb/hp
24.55 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
41 mpg
city
43 mpg
60 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
759 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
759 mi
828 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 TDI
92.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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