2018 head-to-head · Compact Car
2018 Chevrolet Cruze vs Volkswagen Jetta
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, the most efficient 2018 Chevrolet Cruze (33 MPG) costs about $1,409 a year to fuel and the 2018 Volkswagen Jetta (33 MPG) about $1,409.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Chevrolet Cruze
- Volkswagen Jetta
Side by side
| Chevrolet Cruze | Volkswagen Jetta | |
|---|---|---|
| $1,409 | Your annual fuel cost | $1,409 |
| 33 MPG | Combined efficiency | 33 MPG |
| 29 MPG | City | 28 MPG |
| 40 MPG | Highway | 40 MPG |
| 94 cu ft | Passenger volume | 94 cu ft |
| 10 cu ft | Cargo volume | 16 cu ft |
| 267 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 271 g/mi |
| 8/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 8/10 |
| 8/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 8/10 |
| Gas | Powertrain | Gas |
| Regular gasoline | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | Engine / motor | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo |
| 6-speed automatic | Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| FWD | Drivetrain | FWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Chevrolet Cruze vs Volkswagen Jetta across model years
- Chevrolet Cruze
- Volkswagen Jetta
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Per EPA interior volume figures, the Volkswagen Jetta has more cargo space (16 vs. 10 cu ft).
Among 44 2018 compact cars, the Chevrolet Cruze ranks 12th and the Volkswagen Jetta 11th for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze vs. the Volkswagen Jetta per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, about $1,409 for the Chevrolet Cruze and $1,409 for the Volkswagen Jetta.
Which has more cargo space?
The Volkswagen Jetta, with 16 cu ft of luggage volume versus 10 cu ft (EPA interior volume index).
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