Volkswagen Jetta vs Chevrolet Cruze
Overview | |
MSRP$20,655 | MSRP$16,975 |
Average price$14,807 | Average price$9,930 |
Listings9356 | Listings5877 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryYou’ve probably heard the average American can no longer afford a new car. That’s not true. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the median household income in the United States is nearly $75,000, putting a new 2023 Volkswagen Jetta within the reach of many people. Granted, big SUVs, giant pickup trucks, muscular performance cars, envy-inspiring luxury vehicles, or high-tech electric cars may not fit most budgets. But when you need a new set of wheels, the appealing 2023 Jetta is remarkably affordable and versatile. | |
Reviews SummaryAs the dissonant chords of Dieselgate still resonate throughout the industry, most car companies have abandoned efforts toward any future diesel-powered cars. A $15 billion fine will have that sort of chilling effect. But Chevrolet has taken a different approach, instead seeing the mass retreat from diesel as an opportunity to fill a void. As the driver Jean-Pierre Sarti said in Frankenheimer’s 1966 epic “Grand Prix”: “When I see something really horrible, I put my foot down. Hard! Because I know that everyone else is lifting his.” | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.5L 158 hp I4 | Engine1.4L 153 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower153 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City31 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway41 | MPG Highway40 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 158 hp I4 | Engine Name1.4L 153 hp I4 |
Horsepower | Horsepower153 hp @ 5600 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City31 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway41 | MPG Highway40 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space14.1 cu ft | Cargo Space14.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight2915 lbs | Curb Weight2835 lbs |
Height57.7 in | Height57.4 in |
Length186.5 in | Length183.7 in |
Width70.8 in | Width70.5 in |
Wheelbase105.7 in | Wheelbase106.3 in |
Maximum Payload937 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $20,655 | $16,975 |
Average price | $14,807 | $9,930 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.4 | 4.3 |
Expert reviews | 6.8 out of 10Read full review | 6.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | You’ve probably heard the average American can no longer afford a new car. That’s not true. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the median household income in the United States is nearly $75,000, putting a new 2023 Volkswagen Jetta within the reach of many people. Granted, big SUVs, giant pickup trucks, muscular performance cars, envy-inspiring luxury vehicles, or high-tech electric cars may not fit most budgets. But when you need a new set of wheels, the appealing 2023 Jetta is remarkably affordable and versatile. | As the dissonant chords of Dieselgate still resonate throughout the industry, most car companies have abandoned efforts toward any future diesel-powered cars. A $15 billion fine will have that sort of chilling effect. But Chevrolet has taken a different approach, instead seeing the mass retreat from diesel as an opportunity to fill a void. As the driver Jean-Pierre Sarti said in Frankenheimer’s 1966 epic “Grand Prix”: “When I see something really horrible, I put my foot down. Hard! Because I know that everyone else is lifting his.” |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.5L 158 hp I4 | 1.4L 153 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 153 hp @ 5600 rpm | |
MPG City | 31 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 41 | 40 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 158 hp I4 | 1.4L 153 hp I4 |
Horsepower | 153 hp @ 5600 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 31 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 41 | 40 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 14.1 cu ft | 14.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2915 lbs | 2835 lbs |
Height | 57.7 in | 57.4 in |
Length | 186.5 in | 183.7 in |
Width | 70.8 in | 70.5 in |
Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 937 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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