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Chevrolet Cruze Sedan · Facelift 2013 2.0 TDvsVolkswagen Jetta VI · Facelift 2014 1.4 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Chevrolet Cruze Sedan · Facelift 2013

2.0 TD

163 hp1998 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2013-2016
VS

Volkswagen Jetta VI · Facelift 2014

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    163 hp
    122 kW
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    112 hp/t
    83 kW/t
    9.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,250 km
    777 mi
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TDVolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
Power
163hp122kW
150hp112kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,460kg3,219lb
1,347kg2,970lb
Gross weight
1,998kg4,405lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
72.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
72.1s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.5s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
36.3s
Calculated
36.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.1s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
112hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
111hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
186Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,250km777mi
Calculated
1,038km645mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,603mm181in
4,659mm183in
Width
1,797mm71in
1,778mm70in
Height
1,477mm58in
1,482mm58in
Wheelbase
2,685mm106in
2,651mm104in
Front track
1,544mm61in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,558mm61in
1,538mm61in
Trunk volume
469L
510L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
55L
CO2 emissions
126g/km
123g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TDVolkswagen Jetta VI Facelift 2014 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Jetta VI Facelift 2014 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD3,800 rpm1,750 rpm4,050 rpm
VolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TDVolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.1 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.5 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.3 s
36.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
163 hp
122 kW
VolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD has 13 hp more than Volkswagen Jetta VI Facelift 2014 1.4 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Jetta VI Facelift 2014 1.4 TSI and Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
VolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
VolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
1,347 kg
2,970 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
VolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
220 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD8.5 s
VolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI8.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD and Volkswagen Jetta VI Facelift 2014 1.4 TSI: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD and Volkswagen Jetta VI Facelift 2014 1.4 TSI: 0.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
1,250 km
777 mi
VolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
1,038 km
645 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
163 hp
122 kW
8.5 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
VolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.6 s
220 km/h
137 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
469 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,603 mm
181.2 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 in
VolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,659 mm
183.4 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
8.5 s
VolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
8.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TDVolkswagenJetta VIFacelift 20141.4 TSI
Power
163 hp
122 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.5 s
8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
1,347 kg
2,970 lb
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
469 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,603 mm
181.2 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,659 mm
183.4 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
Range score
1,250 km
777 mi
1,038 km
645 mi
CO2 score
126 g/km
123 g/km
Trunk score
469 L
16.6 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleChevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TDVolkswagen Jetta VI Facelift 2014 1.4 TSI
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 212 km (132 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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