The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 15,000
€ 27,500
€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4010 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.2 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
KL1J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
122 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
114 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
24.93 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
36 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
33 mpg
44 mpg
highway
52 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
633 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
565 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
125 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
