The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI DSG (08 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
€ 28,400

€ 26,000

€ 28,400
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 TSI 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 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
3232 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4440 lb

Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.61 %

General
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BWA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
197 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Performance
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
145 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
▶ REPLAY
16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
16.41 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
30 mpg
40 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
38 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
432 mi
Range
632 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
432 mi
632 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
149.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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