The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 22,600
€ 18,100
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘ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 2.0 D is 10.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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
167.5
177.7 in
Length
167.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3428 lb
Curb Weight
2657 lb
4396 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
772 lb
22.52 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
KL1J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
161 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
266 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.63 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
21.29 lb/hp
31.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
42 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
40 mpg
53 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
665 mi
Range
634 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
665 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
92.9 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
115.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
