The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 23,200

€ 27,300

€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 1.8 is 25.6 cm longer, 0.2 cm narrower and 1.5 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1477
1797
2070
1492
1799
2027
1797 mm
Width
1799 mm
2070 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1477 mm
Height
1492 mm
2685
4514
2620
4258
4514 mm
Length
4258 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1394 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1833 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg

Weight Difference:
54 kg
3.87 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KL1J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
139 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
139 bhp
128 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
176 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
176 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
10.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
10.03 kg/bhp
10.47 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
40 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
28 mpg
city
46 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
525 mi
Range
634 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
525 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
92.9 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
134.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
166 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
135 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
439 kg
Maximum Payload
480 kg
413 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







883 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L