The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 22,000

€ 29,800

€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 S/S is 11.5 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 6.6 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
58.1
70.7
81.5
64.8
69.9
76.6
70.7 in
Width
69.9 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.1 in
Height
64.8 in
105.7
177.7
101.5
166.2
177.7 in
Length
166.2 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3150 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
4292 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
130 lb
3.96 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
KL1J
Generation
1KP
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 S/S
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
128 hp
158 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
221 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.76 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
24.61 lb/hp
20.76 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
52 mpg
35 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
43 mpg
city
28 mpg
60 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
828 mi
Range
503 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
828 mi
503 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
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).
128.7 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
92.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft