The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)

€ 22,600
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (11 - 12) Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
€ 20,800
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800

ⓘ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 12.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (11 - 12)
70.7
81.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.1 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (11 - 12)
105.7
177.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
177.7 in
Length
165.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
2956 lb
4396 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
472 lb
13.77 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
KL1J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
161 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.37 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
21.29 lb/hp
27.37 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
42 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
53 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
759 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
665 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
115.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft