The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 23,500
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
€ 25,800
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)
70.7
81.5
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)
105.7
177.7
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
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 1.4 TSI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
4050 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
194 lb
6.12 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf Plus 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
138 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
21.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.42 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
21.57 lb/hp
26.42 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
37 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
46 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
542 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
583 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 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).
119.4 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
121.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft