2012 Chevrolet Cruze vs. 2013 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Chevrolet Cruze would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 27 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. (200 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Cruze | 2013 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Cruze | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1400 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1407 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4597 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1788 mm | 1778 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2651 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.2 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 55 L |
