The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)
€ 22,000
€ 36,900
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 9.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf GTE
58.1
70.7
81.5
58.4
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.1 in
Height
58.4 in
105.7
177.7
103.5
168.3
177.7 in
Length
168.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf GTE
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4279 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
245 lb
6.88 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf GTE
KL1J
Generation
AU
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
128 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf GTE
124 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
▶ REPLAY
25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
25.91 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
52 mpg
147 mpg
VW Golf GTE
43 mpg
city
No data
60 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
828 mi
Range
1553 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
828 mi
1553 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
30.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
92.5 kWh
30.3 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
VW Golf GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
