The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf R (17 - 18)
€ 21,000

€ 42,100

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100
ⓘ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 9.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Golf R
58.1
70.7
81.5
57.7
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.1 in
Height
57.7 in
105.7
177.7
103.4
167.8
177.7 in
Length
167.8 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Golf R
2908 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4050 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
362 lb
11.07 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Golf R
KL1J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
138 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Golf R
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
21.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
21.07 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
41 mpg
30 mpg
VW Golf R
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
49 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
642 mi
Range
438 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
642 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
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).
147.7 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
109.9 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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