The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 09) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.7 D (12 - 12)
€ 22,900

€ 21,000

€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Jetta 1.9 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 1.7 D.
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
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 1.9 TDI DPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4301 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.32 %

General
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
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 1.9 TDI DPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BKC
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
128 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Performance
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
117 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
▶ REPLAY
30.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.84 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
30.11 lb/hp
25.84 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
45 mpg
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
35 mpg
city
42 mpg
53 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
657 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
657 mi
828 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Environmental Impact
107 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 1.9 TDI DPF
107 kWh
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data