Volkswagen Jetta 2011 vs Chevrolet Cruze 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 176 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Jetta is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Jetta engine produces 19 HP less power than Chevrolet Cruze, but torque is 24 NM more than Chevrolet Cruze. Despite less power, Volkswagen Jetta reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Jetta consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Cruze, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Jetta over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Jetta consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Cruze. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Chevrolet Cruze engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | Used also on Chevrolet Orlando | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Jetta might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volkswagen Jetta engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Volkswagen Jetta 2011 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Jetta is 5 cm longer than the Chevrolet Cruze, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 450 litres | |
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Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Jetta has 60 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Cruze. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Jetta is 0.2 metres more than that of the Chevrolet Cruze. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`793 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 4600 | |
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