The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 15,000
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
€ 21,700
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S is 12.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14)
70.7
81.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.1 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14)
105.7
177.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
177.7 in
Length
165.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
3997 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
90 lb
3.13 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
KL1J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
99 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
96 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
96 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

643 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
29.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
29.06 lb/hp
26.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
44 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
35 mpg
city
32 mpg
51 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
589 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
690 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
102.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
109.9 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
102.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft