The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 23,200
€ 18,400
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘ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 12.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
58.1
70.7
81.5
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.1 in
Height
58.3 in
105.7
177.7
101.5
165.3
177.7 in
Length
165.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3073 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4041 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.84 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
KL1J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
139 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
130 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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22.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.25 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
22.11 lb/hp
32.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
33 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
23 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
525 mi
Range
621 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
525 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
104.1 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
134.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
