The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF (09 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 2.0TD S/S (13 - 14)
€ 23,400

€ 24,600

€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF 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 S/S.
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
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 TDI DPF
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
3157 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4396 lb

Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.9 %

General
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
1K5/1KM
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 DPF
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD 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
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
104 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
116 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
▶ REPLAY
30.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
30.36 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
50 mpg
49 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
57 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
727 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
727 mi
777 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
96.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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