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

€ 45,300

€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘ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 9.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
VW Golf R
58.1
70.7
81.5
57.7
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.1 in
Height
57.7 in
105.7
177.7
103.4
167.8
177.7 in
Length
167.8 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
VW Golf R
3150 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4292 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.06 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
VW Golf R
KL1J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
128 hp
297 hp
VW Golf R
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
VW Golf R
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
24.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
24.61 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
52 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
43 mpg
city
29 mpg
60 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
828 mi
Range
475 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
828 mi
475 mi
VW Golf R
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).
136.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
92.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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