The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 15,000

€ 25,000

€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 10.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.1
70.7
81.5
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.1 in
Height
58.7 in
105.7
177.7
103.1
167.5
177.7 in
Length
167.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
3997 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.9 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
KL1J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
99 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
96 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
96 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
109 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
29.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
29.06 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
44 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
53 mpg
51 mpg
highway
65 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
690 mi
Range
797 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
690 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
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).
80.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
102.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft