The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)

€ 22,000
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
€ 30,900
 VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
VW Golf GTI
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14)
70.7
81.5
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.1 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14)
105.7
177.7
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
177.7 in
Length
165.9 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
VW Golf GTI
3150 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
4292 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.97 %
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
VW Golf GTI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
128 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
221 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
VW Golf GTI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
24.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.31 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
24.61 lb/hp
13.31 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
52 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
43 mpg
city
22 mpg
60 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
828 mi
Range
422 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
828 mi
422 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
153.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
92.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft