The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 23,500
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
€ 24,100
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

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 10.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)
70.7
81.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)
105.7
177.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
177.7 in
Length
167.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4050 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.33 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
KL1J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
138 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

 REPLAY
21.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
21.57 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined  per 100 miles
12.8 lb  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
37 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27 mpg
city
16.3 lb
46 mpg
highway
10.6 lb
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
583 mi
Range
242 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
583 mi
242 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
26.4 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
121.2 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft