The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 23,500
€ 21,400
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 12.2 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 5.7 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
58.1
70.7
81.5
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.7 in
Width
69.3 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.1 in
Height
63.8 in
105.7
177.7
101.5
165.5
177.7 in
Length
165.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
4050 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.5 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
KL1J
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
138 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
148 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
21.57 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
37 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
46 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
583 mi
Range
579 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
583 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 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).
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).
111.8 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
121.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
