The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 23,500
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
€ 24,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

ⓘ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 12.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)
70.7
81.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.1 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)
105.7
177.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
177.7 in
Length
165.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4050 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.52 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
KL1J
Generation
1K
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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
138 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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 TSI

Performance

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
21.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
21.57 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
37 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
46 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
570 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
583 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
113.6 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
121.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft