The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 23,500

€ 32,200

€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘ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 9.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
58.1
70.7
81.5
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.7 in
Width
70.4 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.1 in
Height
58.7 in
105.7
177.7
103.1
168.7
177.7 in
Length
168.7 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4050 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.86 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
KL1J
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
138 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
148 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
127 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
21.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
21.57 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
37 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
27 mpg
city
53 mpg
46 mpg
highway
71 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
583 mi
Range
839 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
583 mi
839 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
76.1 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
121.2 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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