The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DSG (05 - 09) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)
€ 24,500
€ 24,000
€ 24,500
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 VW Jetta 1.9 TDI 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 1.4T.
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
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
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
3217 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4151 lb
Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.8 %
General
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
1K5/1KM
Generation
KL1J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BKC
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Performance
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
116 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
▶ REPLAY
30.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.49 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
30.93 lb/hp
21.49 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
40 mpg
37 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
47 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
579 mi
Range
592 mi
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
579 mi
592 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
121.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
