The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 15,000

€ 21,400

€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 cm longer, 3.8 cm wider and 14.4 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1477
1797
2070
1621
1759
1946
1797 mm
Width
1759 mm
2070 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1477 mm
Height
1621 mm
2685
4514
2578
4204
4514 mm
Length
4204 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1305 kg
Kerb Weight
1399 kg
1813 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg

Weight Difference:
94 kg
6.72 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
KL1J
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1398 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
99 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
130 NM
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
130 NM
160 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
196 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
13.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.65 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
13.18 kg/bhp
16.65 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
52 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
42 mpg
city
39 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
690 mi
Range
579 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
690 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
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).
111.8 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
102.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
125 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
508 kg
Maximum Payload
581 kg
413 L
Boot Capacity
395 L








883 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L