The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 22,600
€ 19,800
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 12.2 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 5.7 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf Plus 1.6
58.1
70.7
81.5
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.7 in
Width
69.3 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.1 in
Height
63.8 in
105.7
177.7
101.5
165.5
177.7 in
Length
165.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf Plus 1.6
3428 lb
Curb Weight
2972 lb
4396 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
456 lb
13.3 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf Plus 1.6
KL1J
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
161 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
266 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf Plus 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
21.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.43 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
21.29 lb/hp
29.43 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
42 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
31 mpg
city
23 mpg
53 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
665 mi
Range
450 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
665 mi
450 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
144 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
115.2 kWh
144 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
