The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)

€ 22,600
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (11 - 12) Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
€ 28,600
 VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) VW Golf GTD
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the VW Golf GTD.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf GTD
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (11 - 12)
70.7
81.5
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.1 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (11 - 12)
105.7
177.7
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
177.7 in
Length
165.9 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf GTD
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
4396 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
333 lb
9.71 %
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)

General

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

Engine

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
161 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
266 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf GTD
127 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
42 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf GTD
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
53 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
670 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
665 mi
670 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
104.9 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
115.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft