The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
€ 24,000
€ 31,700
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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
3047 lb
4396 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
381 lb
11.11 %
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
6-speed manual 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
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
161 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
266 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf GTI Performance
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
21.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.42 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
21.29 lb/hp
13.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
49 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
39 mpg
city
30 mpg
56 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
485 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
777 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
98.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 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
1032 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
