The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
€ 20,000

€ 33,900

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 24.6 cm longer, 0.2 cm narrower and 0.5 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf GTI Performance
1477
1797
2070
1482
1799
2027
1797 mm
Width
1799 mm
2070 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1477 mm
Height
1482 mm
2685
4514
2626
4268
4514 mm
Length
4268 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf GTI Performance
1504 kg
Kerb Weight
1387 kg
1941 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg

Weight Difference:
117 kg
7.78 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf GTI Performance
KL1J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1686 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
128 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
128 bhp
242 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
300 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
300 NM
370 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf GTI Performance
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
11.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.73 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
11.75 kg/bhp
5.73 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
63 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
51 mpg
city
33 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
828 mi
Range
478 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
828 mi
478 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
123.1 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
92.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
437 kg
Maximum Payload
473 kg
413 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







883 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L