The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12) vs. VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
€ 23,200
€ 34,900
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 9.6 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the VW e-Golf.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW e-Golf
58.1
70.7
81.5
58
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 in
105.7
177.7
103.5
168.1
177.7 in
Length
168.1 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW e-Golf
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4041 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
421 lb
12.05 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW e-Golf
KL1J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW e-Golf
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Code
*EAG*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
139 hp
113 hp
VW e-Golf
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
130 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
VW e-Golf
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW e-Golf
118 mph
Maximum Speed
87 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
VW e-Golf
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22.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.92 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
22.11 lb/hp
30.92 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
20 kWh✽
( 163 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
33 mpg
163 MPGe
VW e-Golf
23 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
525 mi
Range
117 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
525 mi
117 mi
VW e-Golf
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
41.4 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
134.5 kWh
41.4 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW e-Golf
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
