The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
€ 23,200

€ 23,700

€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 25.9 cm longer, 0.2 cm narrower and 1.4 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1477
1797
2070
1491
1799
2027
1797 mm
Width
1799 mm
2070 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1477 mm
Height
1491 mm
2685
4514
2620
4255
4514 mm
Length
4255 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1394 kg
Kerb Weight
1410 kg
1833 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
16 kg
1.13 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
KL1J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
139 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
139 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
176 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
176 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.56 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
10.03 kg/bhp
13.56 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
40 mpg
63 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
51 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
525 mi
Range
759 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
525 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
134.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
439 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
413 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







883 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L