The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 22,000

€ 19,600

€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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 1.2 TSI
3150 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4292 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
373 lb
11.84 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
KL1J
Generation
1K
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 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
128 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
221 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
24.61 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
52 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
city
32 mpg
60 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
828 mi
Range
589 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
828 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 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).
109.9 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
92.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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