The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 24,000
€ 19,000
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 1.6.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 1.6
58.1
70.7
81.5
58.3
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
105.7
177.7
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 1.6
3428 lb
Curb Weight
2716 lb
4396 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
712 lb
20.77 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 1.6
KL1J
Generation
1K
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 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 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 1.6
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
▶ REPLAY
21.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.89 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
21.29 lb/hp
26.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
49 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
56 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
482 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
777 mi
482 mi
VW Golf 1.6
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
134.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
98.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
