The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 23,200
€ 29,400
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4041 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.13 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
KL1J
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
139 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
130 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.98 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
22.11 lb/hp
23.98 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
33 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23 mpg
city
34 mpg
44 mpg
highway
50 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
525 mi
Range
621 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
525 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
134.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
