The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)

€ 15,000
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
€ 21,900
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) VW Golf Plus 1.6
€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘ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 12.2 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 5.7 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW Golf Plus 1.6
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14)
70.7
81.5
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
69.3
76.6
70.7 in
Width
69.3 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.1 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14)
105.7
177.7
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
101.5
165.5
177.7 in
Length
165.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW Golf Plus 1.6
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3997 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.7 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW Golf Plus 1.6
KL1J
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
99 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
96 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
96 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6

Performance

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW Golf Plus 1.6
109 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

643 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S

62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6

▶ REPLAY
29.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
29.06 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
44 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
51 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
503 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
690 mi
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
128.7 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
102.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft