The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DSG (11 - 14) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.8 Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 29,900
€ 22,100
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Jetta 2.0 TDI is 1.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.8.
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
58.3
70
79.5
58.1
70.7
81.5
70 in
Width
70.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.3 in
Height
58.1 in
104.4
182.8
105.7
181.2
182.8 in
Length
181.2 in
104.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
3177 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4076 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.53 %
General
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
162
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 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
138 hp
139 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Performance
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
129 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
▶ REPLAY
23.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.04 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
23.02 lb/hp
22.04 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
32 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
35 mpg
city
22 mpg
52 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
645 mi
Range
504 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
645 mi
504 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
