The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

€ 23,500
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
€ 22,700
 VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 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 10.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)
70.7
81.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
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 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
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 1.6 BlueTDI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4050 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.76 %
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
KL1J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
138 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Performance

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
21.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
21.57 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
37 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
27 mpg
city
52 mpg
46 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
818 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
583 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
78.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
121.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft