The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 23,200
€ 23,300
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 1.8 T.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4041 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.23 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.8 T
KL1J
Generation
1K
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 1.8 T
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
139 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.8 T
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
22.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
22.11 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
33 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
23 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
525 mi
Range
518 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
525 mi
518 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
125 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
134.5 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
