The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 15,000
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
€ 25,600
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 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 12.2 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 5.7 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14)
70.7
81.5
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
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 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
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 TDI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
3997 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
357 lb
11.04 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
KL1J
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
99 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 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

643 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
44 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
35 mpg
city
41 mpg
51 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft