The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 22,600
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (11 - 12) Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
€ 26,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 2.0 D is 10.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (11 - 12)
70.7
81.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (11 - 12)
105.7
177.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
177.7 in
Length
167.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3428 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4396 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
525 lb
15.31 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
161 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.61 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
21.29 lb/hp
19.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
42 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
53 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
634 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
665 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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).
92.9 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
115.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft