The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

€ 23,500
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
€ 27,400
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)
70.7
81.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 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 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 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 2.0 TDI BMT
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3062 lb
4050 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.81 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
KL1J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
138 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.19 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
21.57 lb/hp
22.19 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
37 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
40 mpg
46 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
697 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
583 mi
697 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 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).
100.7 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
121.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft