The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
€ 15,000

€ 27,400

€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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 31.5 cm longer, 1.1 cm wider and 0.3 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
1477
1797
2070
1480
1786
2048
1797 mm
Width
1786 mm
2070 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1477 mm
Height
1480 mm
2685
4514
2578
4199
4514 mm
Length
4199 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
1305 kg
Kerb Weight
1389 kg
1813 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg

Weight Difference:
84 kg
6.05 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
KL1J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1398 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
99 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
130 NM
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
130 NM
320 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
109 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
196 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
13.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.07 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
13.18 kg/bhp
10.07 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
52 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
42 mpg
city
48 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
690 mi
Range
697 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
690 mi
697 mi
VW Golf 2.0 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).
100.7 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
102.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
125 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
508 kg
Maximum Payload
511 kg
413 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








883 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L