The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
€ 16,500
€ 30,500
€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘ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 9.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf GTI
58.1
70.7
81.5
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.1 in
Height
58.3 in
105.7
177.7
103.4
168
177.7 in
Length
168 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf GTI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
4010 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.1 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf GTI
KL1J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
122 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
114 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf GTI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
24.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.72 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
24.93 lb/hp
13.72 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
36 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
26 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
565 mi
Range
485 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
565 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
121.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
125 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
