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2012 Chevrolet Cruze
MSRP $15,655 - $25,990
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2012 Volkswagen Jetta
MSRP $15,875 - $28,875
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Mechanical
Engine
Turbocharged Gas I4 Gas I4
Turbocharged Gas I4 Gas I4 Turbocharged Diesel I4 Gas I5
Displacement
1.4L/83 1.8L/110
2.0L/121 2.0L/120 2.5L/151
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Electronic Fuel Injection Direct Injection
Horsepower
138 hp @ 4900 rpm 136 hp @ 6300 rpm
200 hp @ 5100-6000 rpm 115 hp @ 5200 rpm 140 hp @ 4000 rpm 170 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque
148 ft-lb @ 1850 rpm 123 ft-lb @ 3800 rpm
207 ft-lb @ 1700-5000 rpm 125 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 236 ft-lb @ 1750 rpm 177 ft-lb @ 4250 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission, Eco 6-speed manual 3.83 final drive ratio (REQ: MF3 Transmission) Transmission, 6-speed manual 3.94 final drive ratio (REQ: MZ0 Transmission) 3.83 final drive ratio (REQ: MR5 Transmission) Transmission, 6-speed automatic
6-speed DSG transmission w/Tiptronic 6-speed manual transmission 6-speed automatic transmission w/Tiptronic 5-speed manual transmission
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline Diesel
Fuel Consumption: City
7.2 - 9.2 L/100 km
6.7 - 9.9 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
4.6 - 5.6 L/100 km
4.6 - 6.7 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
4.6 - 9.2 L/100 km
4.6 - 9.9 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
47.7 - 59.0 L
55.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
Front Disc Rear Drum 4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Not Available
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Not Available
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Not Available
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
998 mm
940 - 970 mm
Front Leg Room
1,074 mm
1,046 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,392 mm
1,402 mm
Rear Head Room
963 mm
940 - 942 mm
Rear Leg Room
899 mm
968 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,369 mm
1,361 mm
Trunk Volume
425 L
439 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,685 mm
2,652 mm
Length, Overall
4,597 mm
4,628 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,796 mm
1,778 mm
Height, Overall
1,476 mm
1,453 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
124 - 140 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,365 - 1,441 kg
1,272 - 1,456 kg
Front Tire Size
P215/55R17 P215/60R16 P225/45R18 P225/50R17
TBD P195/65R15 P205/55R16 P225/45R17
Rear Tire Size
P215/55R17 P215/60R16 P225/45R18 P225/50R17
TBD P195/65R15 P205/55R16 P225/45R17
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Standard
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