The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 21,000
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S (12 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
€ 24,300
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘ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 12.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S (12 - 14)
70.7
81.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 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
58.3 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S (12 - 14)
105.7
177.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
177.7 in
Length
165.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
2908 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4050 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.36 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
KL1J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
138 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Performance

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
21.07 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
41 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
42 mpg
49 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
727 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
642 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 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).
96.7 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
109.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft