The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 22,000

€ 20,900

€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 12.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
58.1
70.7
81.5
58.3
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
105.7
177.7
101.5
165.3
177.7 in
Length
165.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
3150 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4292 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.49 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
KL1J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
128 hp
97 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
221 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
124 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
24.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.05 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
24.61 lb/hp
30.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
52 mpg
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
43 mpg
city
19 mpg
60 mpg
highway
33 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
828 mi
Range
257 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
828 mi
257 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
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).
135.7 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
92.5 kWh
135.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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