The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI (05 - 08) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.7 D (12 - 12)
€ 23,900
€ 21,000
€ 23,900
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 2.0 FSI 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 2.0 FSI
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 2.0 FSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4301 lb
Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.08 %
General
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
1K5/1KM
Generation
KL1J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BLR
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
148 hp
128 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Performance
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
131 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
▶ REPLAY
20.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.84 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
20.76 lb/hp
25.84 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
29 mpg
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
21 mpg
city
42 mpg
37 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
428 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
428 mi
828 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Environmental Impact
151.6 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 2.0 FSI
151.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
