The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 22,000

€ 20,300

€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 31.5 cm longer, 1.1 cm wider and 0.3 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1477
1797
2070
1480
1786
2048
1797 mm
Width
1786 mm
2070 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1477 mm
Height
1480 mm
2685
4514
2578
4199
4514 mm
Length
4199 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1504 kg
Kerb Weight
1234 kg
1941 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
270 kg
17.95 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
KL1J
Generation
1K
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 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1686 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
128 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
128 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
300 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
300 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
11.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.87 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
11.75 kg/bhp
11.87 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
63 mpg
54 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
51 mpg
city
43 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
828 mi
Range
657 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
828 mi
657 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
98.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
92.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
437 kg
Maximum Payload
516 kg
413 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








883 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L