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 11.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the VW Golf GTD.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf GTD
58.1
70.7
81.5
57.8
70.3
80.6
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.1 in
Height
57.8 in
105.7
177.7
101.5
165.9
177.7 in
Length
165.9 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf GTD
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4279 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
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
Drivetrain
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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
128 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
▶ REPLAY
25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
25.91 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
52 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTD
43 mpg
city
36 mpg
60 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
