The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI DSG (05 - 08) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.6 (11 - 12)
€ 28,200
€ 15,000
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo 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 1.6.
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
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 Turbo FSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
3232 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4043 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.22 %
General
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
1K5/1KM
Generation
KL1J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BWA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
122 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
197 hp
122 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
207 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Performance
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
145 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
▶ REPLAY
16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.84 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
16.41 lb/hp
24.84 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
30 mpg
36 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
38 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
432 mi
Range
574 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
432 mi
574 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
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).
123.1 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
149.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
