The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 14) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
€ 26,200

€ 26,000

€ 26,200
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 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 2.0TD.
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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 2.0TD
3113 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4440 lb

Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.24 %

General
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
162
Generation
KL1J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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
104 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

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

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
▶ REPLAY
29.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
29.93 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
40 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
42 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
727 mi
Range
632 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
727 mi
632 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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).
121.3 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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