The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
€ 22,000

€ 23,100

€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 25.9 cm longer, 0.2 cm narrower and 1.4 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1477
1797
2070
1491
1799
2027
1797 mm
Width
1799 mm
2070 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1477 mm
Height
1491 mm
2685
4514
2620
4255
4514 mm
Length
4255 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1504 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1941 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1740 kg

Weight Difference:
224 kg
14.89 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KL1J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1686 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
128 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
128 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
300 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
300 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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11.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.85 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
11.75 kg/bhp
11.85 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
88 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
63 mpg
88 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
51 mpg
city
74 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
94 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
828 mi
Range
971 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
828 mi
971 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
65.8 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
92.5 kWh
65.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
85 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
437 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
413 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







883 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L