The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S (12 - 14) vs. VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 21,000

€ 31,800

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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 S/S is 11.5 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 6.6 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
58.1
70.7
81.5
64.8
69.9
76.6
70.7 in
Width
69.9 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.1 in
Height
64.8 in
105.7
177.7
101.5
166.2
177.7 in
Length
166.2 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
2908 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
4050 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
14.29 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW CrossGolf 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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW CrossGolf 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 S/S
138 hp
138 hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.59 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
21.07 lb/hp
24.59 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
41 mpg
41 mpg
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
33 mpg
49 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
642 mi
Range
589 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
642 mi
589 mi
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
119.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
109.9 kWh
119.3 kWh
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft