The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

€ 23,500
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
€ 32,800
 VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf GTI
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)
70.7
81.5
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 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
57.8 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)
105.7
177.7
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
177.7 in
Length
165.9 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf GTI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4050 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.92 %
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf GTI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
138 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf GTI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
37 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
46 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
428 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
583 mi
428 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
151.6 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
121.2 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft