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2016 Chevrolet Cruze vs 2016 Volkswagen Jetta

The 2016 Volkswagen Jetta uses less fuel: 7.1 against 7.3 l/100km, about 3% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta costs about $177 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze has fewer NHTSA recalls (4 against 5). The 2016 Volkswagen Jetta has the higher NCAP overall rating (5 stars against 4).

2016 Volkswagen Jetta leads on 3 of 5 measurable figures. 19 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2016 Chevrolet Cruze7.3 l/100km
2016 Volkswagen Jetta7.1 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2016 Chevrolet Cruze170.3 g/km
2016 Volkswagen Jetta171.5 g/km
Kerb weight
2016 Chevrolet Cruze1,250 kg
2016 Volkswagen Jetta1,417 kg
NHTSA recalls
2016 Chevrolet Cruze4
2016 Volkswagen Jetta5
Owner complaints
2016 Chevrolet Cruze250
2016 Volkswagen Jetta161
NCAP overall rating
2016 Chevrolet Cruze4
2016 Volkswagen Jetta5

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The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2016 Chevrolet Cruze2016 Volkswagen Jetta
CO2170.3 g/km171.5 g/km
Combined7.3 l/100km7.1 l/100km
Complaints250161
NCAP overall45
Recall campaigns45
Cylinders44
Displacement1,400 cc1,984 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardB4S2
Extra-urban6 l/100km5.9 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineSingle Fuel
Gears66
Height1,460 mm1,450 mm
Kerb weight1,250 kg1,417 kg
Length4,670 mm4,650 mm
TransmissionManual 6-spdManual 5-spd
Urban8.4 l/100km8.4 l/100km
Wheelbase2,700 mm2,650 mm
Width1,800 mm1,780 mm

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How this comparison works

Only genuine rivals are compared: same model year, same EPA size class, same drivetrain, similar weight and power, and both mainstream or both premium brands. Figures come from FuelEconomy.gov, EPA and NHTSA; fuel costs use current US prices from the Energy Information Administration.

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