The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

€ 19,500
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
€ 21,500
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S (13 - 14)
70.7
81.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 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 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 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 1.6 TDI BMT
3150 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
4292 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.78 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
KL1J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
108 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
29.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
29.17 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
60 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
50 mpg
city
45 mpg
67 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
956 mi
Range
833 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
956 mi
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
80.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft