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Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.4 TSIvsChevrolet Cruze Sedan · Facelift 2013 2.0 TD

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

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Volkswagen Passat (B8)

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2014-2018
VS

Chevrolet Cruze Sedan · Facelift 2013

2.0 TD

163 hp1998 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD

  • 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 overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.4 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Lightest
    1,387 kg
    3,058 lb
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    116 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,320 km
    820 mi
  • Largest trunk
    586 L
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 TSIChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
Power
150hp112kW
163hp122kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,387kg3,058lb
1,460kg3,219lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
1,998kg4,405lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
71.8s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
72.2s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
36.0s
Calculated
36.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
180Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,320km820mi
Calculated
1,250km777mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,395cc85cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,767mm188in
4,603mm181in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,797mm71in
Height
1,456mm57in
1,477mm58in
Wheelbase
2,791mm110in
2,685mm106in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,544mm61in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,558mm61in
Trunk volume
586L
469L
Max trunk volume
1,152L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
60L
CO2 emissions
116g/km
126g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.4 TSIChevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TDPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm6,250 rpm
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD3,800 rpm1,750 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 TSIChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.0 s
36.3 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
16.2 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
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
163 hp
122 kW

Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD has 13 hp more than Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.4 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 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
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
360 Nm
266 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 TSI
1,387 kg
3,058 lb
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
1,460 kg
3,219 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 TSI
220 km/h
137 mph
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 TSI8.4 s
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD8.5 s

Although Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD has more power, Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.4 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.4 TSI and Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD: 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
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 TSI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 TSI
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
112 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
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 TSI
1,320 km
820 mi
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
1,250 km
777 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 s
220 km/h
137 mph
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
163 hp
122 kW
8.5 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
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

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
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
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

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
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 TSI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
8.4 s
ChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
8.5 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
VolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 TSI
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPassat (B8)1.4 TSIChevroletCruze SedanFacelift 20132.0 TD
Power
150 hp
112 kW
163 hp
122 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
8.5 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,387 kg
3,058 lb
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
586 L
20.7 cu ft
Length
4,767 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
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
Range score
1,320 km
820 mi
1,250 km
777 mi
CO2 score
116 g/km
126 g/km
Trunk score
586 L
20.7 cu ft
469 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
112 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
VehicleVolkswagen Passat (B8) 1.4 TSIChevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Passat (B8) 1.4 TSI

  • Is 73 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 70 km (43 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 117 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 10 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Facelift 2013 2.0 TD

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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