The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 14) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)
€ 26,200
€ 24,000
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 1.4T.
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
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 1.4T
3113 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4151 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.75 %
General
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
162
Generation
KL1J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
▶ REPLAY
29.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.49 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
29.93 lb/hp
21.49 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
37 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
42 mpg
city
27 mpg
56 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
727 mi
Range
592 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
727 mi
592 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
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).
119.4 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
