The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
€ 15,000
€ 44,400
€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400
ⓘ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 9.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
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 1.6
VW Golf R
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4010 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.32 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
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)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
122 hp
297 hp
VW Golf R
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
114 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf R
115 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
24.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
24.93 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
36 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
482 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
565 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
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).
134.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
125 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
