The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 15,000
€ 26,100
€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 1.6 is 10.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
58.1
70.7
81.5
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.1 in
Height
58.7 in
105.7
177.7
103.1
167.5
177.7 in
Length
167.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4010 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.51 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
KL1J
Generation
AU
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
122 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
114 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
24.93 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
36 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
26 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
565 mi
Range
661 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
565 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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).
89 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
125 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
