The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
€ 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 12.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3073 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4041 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.87 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
KL1J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
139 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
22.11 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
33 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
23 mpg
city
50 mpg
44 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
525 mi
Range
814 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
525 mi
814 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).
86.4 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
134.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
