The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 22,000

€ 27,300

€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 10.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
58.1
70.7
81.5
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.1 in
Height
58.7 in
105.7
177.7
103.1
167.6
177.7 in
Length
167.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3150 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4292 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.22 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF 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 OPF 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 OPF ACT
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
24.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.08 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
24.61 lb/hp
23.08 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
52 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
43 mpg
city
39 mpg
60 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
828 mi
Range
634 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
828 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF 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).
92.9 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
92.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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