The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
€ 23,200
€ 22,700
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 BlueTDI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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 BlueTDI
3073 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4041 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.8 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
KL1J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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 BlueTDI
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 BlueTDI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
22.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
22.11 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
33 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
23 mpg
city
52 mpg
44 mpg
highway
69 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
525 mi
Range
818 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
525 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
78.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
134.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
