The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 21,000

€ 21,900

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 31 cm longer, 3.8 cm wider and 14.4 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Golf Plus 1.6
1477
1797
2070
1621
1759
1946
1797 mm
Width
1759 mm
2070 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1477 mm
Height
1621 mm
2685
4514
2578
4204
4514 mm
Length
4204 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Golf Plus 1.6
1319 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
1837 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
95 kg
6.72 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Golf Plus 1.6
KL1J
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1362 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
138 bhp
at 4900 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
138 bhp
101 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
200 NM
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
200 NM
148 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Golf Plus 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
9.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
9.56 kg/bhp
14 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
49 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
38 mpg
city
31 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
642 mi
Range
503 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
642 mi
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
128.7 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
109.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
518 kg
Maximum Payload
506 kg
413 L
Boot Capacity
395 L








883 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L