The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 19,500
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
€ 24,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

ⓘ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 1.7TD ECO S/S is 12.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S (13 - 14)
70.7
81.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.1 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S (13 - 14)
105.7
177.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
177.7 in
Length
165.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3150 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4292 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.9 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
KL1J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
108 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
29.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
29.17 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
60 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
50 mpg
city
31 mpg
67 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
956 mi
Range
570 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
956 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
113.6 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
80.3 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft