The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
€ 23,200
€ 24,800
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 10.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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
167.6
177.7 in
Length
167.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3073 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4041 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.8 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
139 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
118 mph
Maximum Speed
123 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 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
22.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
22.11 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
33 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
23 mpg
city
53 mpg
44 mpg
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
525 mi
Range
777 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
525 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
134.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
