The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 23,200
€ 23,000
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 12.2 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 5.7 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
58.1
70.7
81.5
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.7 in
Width
69.3 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.1 in
Height
63.8 in
105.7
177.7
101.5
165.5
177.7 in
Length
165.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4041 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.42 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
KL1J
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
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
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
139 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
130 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.67 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
22.11 lb/hp
29.67 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
33 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
23 mpg
city
32 mpg
44 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
525 mi
Range
579 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
525 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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).
111.8 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
134.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
