The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 Tiptronic (05 - 09) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.8 (09 - 12)
€ 22,300
€ 20,200
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Jetta 1.6 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
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
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
3051 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4054 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.29 %
General
VW Jetta 1.6
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BSE
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6
101 hp
139 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6
109 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
114 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
▶ REPLAY
30.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.88 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6
30.21 lb/hp
21.88 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6
29 mpg
36 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
37 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
417 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Jetta 1.6
417 mi
565 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
125 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6
155.3 kWh
125 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
