The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
€ 19,200
€ 23,100
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 10.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
58.1
70.7
81.5
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.1 in
Height
58.7 in
105.7
177.7
103.1
167.5
177.7 in
Length
167.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4021 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.57 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KL1J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
139 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
130 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
21.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
21.96 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
37 mpg
74 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27 mpg
city
62 mpg
46 mpg
highway
78 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
583 mi
Range
971 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
583 mi
971 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
65.8 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
121.2 kWh
65.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
