The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)

€ 21,000
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S (12 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
€ 32,700
 VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700

ⓘ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 9.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Golf GTD
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S (12 - 14)
70.7
81.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.1 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S (12 - 14)
105.7
177.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
177.7 in
Length
168 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Golf GTD
2908 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4050 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.46 %
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Golf GTD
KL1J
Generation
AU
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 Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
138 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Golf GTD
121 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
21.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
21.07 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
41 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
49 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
690 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
642 mi
690 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
109.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft