The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 20,000
€ 23,400
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 12.2 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 5.7 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 1.7 D
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4279 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.86 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
KL1J
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
128 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
25.91 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
52 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
43 mpg
city
40 mpg
60 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
828 mi
Range
712 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
828 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
92.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
