The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 15,000
€ 19,900
€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 1.6 is 12.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
58.1
70.7
81.5
58.3
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
105.7
177.7
101.5
165.3
177.7 in
Length
165.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4010 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
324 lb
10.65 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
KL1J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
122 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
114 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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24.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
24.93 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
36 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26 mpg
city
33 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
600 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
565 mi
600 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
108 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
125 kWh
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
