The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
€ 23,200
€ 33,700
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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 9.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf GTI Performance
58.1
70.7
81.5
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.1 in
Height
58.3 in
105.7
177.7
103.4
168
177.7 in
Length
168 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf GTI Performance
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
4041 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.58 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
139 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
130 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf GTI Performance
118 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
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22.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
22.11 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
33 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
23 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
525 mi
Range
485 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
525 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
134.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
