The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 15,000

€ 25,600

€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
1305 kg
Kerb Weight
1467 kg
1813 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg

Weight Difference:
162 kg
11.04 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
KL1J
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1398 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
99 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
130 NM
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
130 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
196 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
13.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.11 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
13.18 kg/bhp
14.11 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
52 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
42 mpg
city
49 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
64 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 Plus 1.6 TDI
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 Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
125 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
508 kg
Maximum Payload
563 kg
413 L
Boot Capacity
395 L








883 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L