The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 23,200

€ 21,500

€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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 1.2 TSI BMT
3073 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4041 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.84 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
KL1J
Generation
AU
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
139 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
130 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.08 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
22.11 lb/hp
25.08 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
33 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
23 mpg
city
40 mpg
44 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
525 mi
Range
634 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
525 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI 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).
92.9 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
134.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft