The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 22,000

€ 27,000

€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 23 cm longer, 0.8 cm wider and 1.4 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
1477
1797
2070
1491
1789
2073
1797 mm
Width
1789 mm
2070 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1477 mm
Height
1491 mm
2685
4514
2619
4284
4514 mm
Length
4284 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
1504 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1941 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg

Weight Difference:
164 kg
10.9 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
KL1J
Generation
CD
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 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1686 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
128 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
128 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
300 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
300 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
11.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
11.75 kg/bhp
9.05 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
63 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
51 mpg
city
46 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
828 mi
Range
647 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
828 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
90.9 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
92.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
437 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
413 L
Boot Capacity
381 L







883 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L