The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (12 - 13) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 24,000
€ 23,900
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
4396 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
8.93 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
161 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
266 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.02 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
21.29 lb/hp
26.02 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
49 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
56 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
526 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
777 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
123.1 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
98.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1221 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
