The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 15,000

€ 26,000

€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 31 cm longer, 3.8 cm wider and 14.4 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
1477
1797
2070
1621
1759
1946
1797 mm
Width
1759 mm
2070 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1477 mm
Height
1621 mm
2685
4514
2578
4204
4514 mm
Length
4204 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1471 kg
1819 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg

Weight Difference:
91 kg
6.19 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
KL1J
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
122 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
122 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
155 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
178 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
11.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.14 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
11.31 kg/bhp
14.14 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
43 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
56 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
565 mi
Range
777 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
565 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI 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).
90.4 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
125 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
439 kg
Maximum Payload
519 kg
413 L
Boot Capacity
395 L








883 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L