The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 16,500

€ 43,200

€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 25.1 cm longer, 0.2 cm narrower and 1.2 cm taller than the VW Golf R.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf R
1477
1797
2070
1465
1799
2027
1797 mm
Width
1799 mm
2070 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1477 mm
Height
1465 mm
2685
4514
2626
4263
4514 mm
Length
4263 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf R
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1819 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg

Weight Difference:
125 kg
8.31 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf R
KL1J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf R
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
122 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
122 bhp
306 bhp
VW Golf R
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
155 NM
400 NM
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
178 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf R
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11.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.92 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
11.31 kg/bhp
4.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
43 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf R
31 mpg
city
33 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
565 mi
Range
495 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
565 mi
495 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).
130.7 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
125 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
155 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
439 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
413 L
Boot Capacity
343 L








883 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L