The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 12) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
€ 20,000

€ 37,400

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 30.2 cm longer, 1.1 cm wider and 1.6 cm taller than the VW Golf R.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf R
1477
1797
2070
1461
1786
2048
1797 mm
Width
1786 mm
2070 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1477 mm
Height
1461 mm
2685
4514
2578
4212
4514 mm
Length
4212 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf R
1504 kg
Kerb Weight
1521 kg
1941 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg

Weight Difference:
17 kg
1.12 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf R
KL1J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1686 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
128 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
128 bhp
266 bhp
VW Golf R
300 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
300 NM
350 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf R
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf R
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11.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.72 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
11.75 kg/bhp
5.72 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
63 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
51 mpg
city
24 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
828 mi
Range
439 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
828 mi
439 mi
VW Golf R
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).
161.1 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
92.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
437 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
413 L
Boot Capacity
275 L







883 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1230 L