The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 (11 - 12) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 19,200

€ 27,900

€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 1.8 is 11.5 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 6.6 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
58.1
70.7
81.5
64.8
69.9
76.6
70.7 in
Width
69.9 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.1 in
Height
64.8 in
105.7
177.7
101.5
166.2
177.7 in
Length
166.2 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4021 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.77 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
KL1J
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
139 hp
158 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
130 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.51 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
21.96 lb/hp
20.51 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
37 mpg
35 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
46 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
583 mi
Range
503 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
583 mi
503 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
128.7 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
121.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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