The Comparative Analysis :

VW Jetta 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 08) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)

€ 25,600
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 08) VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
€ 26,000
 Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 2.0TD.
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
57.4
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 08)
70.1
78.9
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Jetta 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 08)
101.4
179.3
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
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 2.0TD
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4440 lb
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
161 lb
4.9 %
Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)

General

VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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 2.0TD
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 2.0TD
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 2.0TD

Performance

VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD

▶ REPLAY
21.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
21.11 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
28 mpg
40 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
37 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
407 mi
Range
632 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
407 mi
632 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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).
121.3 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
159.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Jetta 2.0 FSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1131 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data