The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 23,500
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
€ 29,400
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)
70.7
81.5
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4050 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
333 lb
10.06 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
KL1J
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFH*
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 Plus 2.0 TDI
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 Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
37 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
46 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
621 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
583 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
121.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft