The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 08) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 25,600
€ 23,900
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 2.0 D.
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 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 2.0 D
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4317 lb
Weight Difference:
326 lb
9.45 %
General
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
148 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Performance
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
129 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
▶ REPLAY
21.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.43 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
21.11 lb/hp
21.43 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
28 mpg
36 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
20 mpg
city
26 mpg
37 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
407 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
407 mi
565 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
135.8 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
159.2 kWh
135.8 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1131 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
