The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
€ 16,500
€ 23,400
€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 10.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4010 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.35 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KL1J
Generation
AU
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 manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
122 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
115 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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24.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
24.93 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
36 mpg
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
26 mpg
city
60 mpg
44 mpg
highway
74 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
565 mi
Range
914 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
565 mi
914 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
70 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
125 kWh
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
