The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 20,000
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 12) Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
€ 25,600
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 20,000
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 1.7 D is 10.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 12)
70.7
81.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 12)
105.7
177.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
177.7 in
Length
167.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3316 lb
Curb Weight
2840 lb
4279 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 12)
Weight Difference:
476 lb
14.36 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
KL1J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
128 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.58 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
25.91 lb/hp
20.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
52 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
city
39 mpg
60 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
828 mi
Range
621 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
828 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
94.8 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
92.5 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft