The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)

€ 24,000
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (12 - 13) Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
€ 41,200
 VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200

ⓘ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 9.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf R
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (12 - 13)
70.7
81.5
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.1 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (12 - 13)
105.7
177.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
177.7 in
Length
167.8 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf R
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4396 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.64 %
VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf R
KL1J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
161 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
266 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf R
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
49 mpg
30 mpg
VW Golf R
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
56 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
438 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
777 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
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).
147.7 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
98.8 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft