The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
€ 22,000
€ 31,400
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 30.1 cm longer, 1.1 cm wider and 0.8 cm taller than the VW Golf GTD.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf GTD
1477
1797
2070
1469
1786
2048
1797 mm
Width
1786 mm
2070 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1477 mm
Height
1469 mm
2685
4514
2578
4213
4514 mm
Length
4213 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf GTD
1504 kg
Kerb Weight
1426 kg
1941 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg
Weight Difference:
78 kg
5.19 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf GTD
KL1J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1686 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
128 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
128 bhp
168 bhp
VW Golf GTD
300 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
300 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf GTD
124 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
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11.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.49 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
11.75 kg/bhp
8.49 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
63 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
51 mpg
city
43 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
828 mi
Range
633 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
828 mi
633 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
111 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
92.5 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
437 kg
Maximum Payload
484 kg
413 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








883 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L















