The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 23,500

€ 22,700

€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 1.4T is 10.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
58.1
70.7
81.5
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.1 in
Height
58.7 in
105.7
177.7
103.1
167.6
177.7 in
Length
167.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2725 lb
4050 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb

Weight Difference:
251 lb
8.43 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
KL1J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
138 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.23 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
21.57 lb/hp
25.23 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
37 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
46 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
583 mi
Range
647 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
583 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
90.9 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
121.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft