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 9.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
58.1
70.7
81.5
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.7 in
Width
70.4 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.1 in
Height
58.7 in
105.7
177.7
103.1
168.7
177.7 in
Length
168.7 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3316 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4279 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
362 lb
10.92 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
KL1J
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
128 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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 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
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
25.91 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
52 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
43 mpg
city
39 mpg
60 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
