The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 15,000
€ 32,600
€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 10.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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
167.6
177.7 in
Length
167.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4010 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.11 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
KL1J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
122 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
114 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
115 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
24.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
24.93 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
36 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
26 mpg
city
42 mpg
44 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
684 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
565 mi
684 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
102.8 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
125 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
