The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 20,000

€ 32,200

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘ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 1.7 D is 23 cm longer, 0.8 cm wider and 1.4 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1477
1797
2070
1491
1789
2073
1797 mm
Width
1789 mm
2070 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1477 mm
Height
1491 mm
2685
4514
2619
4284
4514 mm
Length
4284 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1504 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
1941 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg

Weight Difference:
39 kg
2.59 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
KL1J
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1686 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
128 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
128 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
300 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1600 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
300 NM
360 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
124 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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11.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.9 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
11.75 kg/bhp
9.9 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
76 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
63 mpg
76 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
51 mpg
city
64 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
86 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
828 mi
Range
839 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
828 mi
839 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
76.1 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
92.5 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
113 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
437 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
413 L
Boot Capacity
381 L







883 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L