The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DSG (05 - 09) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.8 (09 - 12)
€ 24,500
€ 20,200
€ 24,500
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 1.9 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 1.8.
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
3217 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4054 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.41 %
General
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BKC
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
104 hp
139 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Performance
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
116 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
▶ REPLAY
30.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.88 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
30.93 lb/hp
21.88 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
40 mpg
36 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
47 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
579 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
579 mi
565 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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).
125 kWh
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
121.3 kWh
125 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
