The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 22,000

€ 26,000

€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 9.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
58.1
70.7
81.5
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.7 in
Width
70.4 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.1 in
Height
58.7 in
105.7
177.7
103.1
168.7
177.7 in
Length
168.7 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3150 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4292 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.97 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
KL1J
Generation
CD
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 manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
128 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
24.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
24.61 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
52 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
43 mpg
city
38 mpg
60 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
828 mi
Range
595 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
828 mi
595 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
89 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
92.5 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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