The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)

€ 24,000
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (12 - 13) Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
€ 28,300
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

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 10.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (12 - 13)
70.7
81.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.1 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (12 - 13)
105.7
177.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
177.7 in
Length
167.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3194 lb
4396 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
234 lb
6.83 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
KL1J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
161 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
266 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
49 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
41 mpg
56 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
727 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
777 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
96.7 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
98.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft