The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 21,000
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S (12 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
€ 23,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400

ⓘ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 S/S is 12.2 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 5.7 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S (12 - 14)
70.7
81.5
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (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 S/S (12 - 14)
105.7
177.7
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (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 S/S
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
2908 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4050 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
280 lb
8.78 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Golf Plus 1.6 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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Golf Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus 1.6 TDI

Performance

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

423 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft