The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
€ 22,600
€ 35,900
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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 9.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf GTI Performance
58.1
70.7
81.5
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.1 in
Height
58.3 in
105.7
177.7
103.4
168
177.7 in
Length
168 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf GTI Performance
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4396 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.01 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
161 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
266 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf GTI Performance
127 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
21.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
21.29 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
42 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
53 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
665 mi
Range
493 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
665 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
119.4 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
115.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
