The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 20,000
€ 26,000
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 10.1 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
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
167.6
177.7 in
Length
167.6 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
2800 lb
4279 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
516 lb
15.56 %
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
*CZC*
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
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
128 hp
123 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.76 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
25.91 lb/hp
22.76 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
46 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
52 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
city
38 mpg
60 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
828 mi
Range
609 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
828 mi
609 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).
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).
96.6 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
92.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
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
1102 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
