The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 12) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

€ 20,000
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 12) Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
€ 37,400
 VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 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 11.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf R
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 12)
70.7
81.5
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.1 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 12)
105.7
177.7
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
177.7 in
Length
165.8 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf R
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4279 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 12)
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.1 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf R
KL1J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
128 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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

446 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.61 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
25.91 lb/hp
12.61 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
52 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
43 mpg
city
20 mpg
60 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
161.1 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
92.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft