The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 16,500
€ 25,600
€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 12.2 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 5.7 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
58.1
70.7
81.5
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.7 in
Width
69.3 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.1 in
Height
63.8 in
105.7
177.7
101.5
165.5
177.7 in
Length
165.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3265 lb
4010 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
223 lb
6.83 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KL1J
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
122 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
114 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
24.93 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
36 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
526 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
565 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
123.1 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
125 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
