The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12) vs. VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
€ 25,100

€ 34,900

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 9.6 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the VW e-Golf.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW e-Golf
58.1
70.7
81.5
58
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 in
105.7
177.7
103.5
168.1
177.7 in
Length
168.1 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW e-Golf
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4460 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW e-Golf
KL1J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW e-Golf
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Code
*EAG*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
161 hp
113 hp
VW e-Golf
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
266 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
VW e-Golf
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW e-Golf
126 mph
Maximum Speed
87 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf
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21.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.92 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
21.7 lb/hp
30.92 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
( 45 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
20 kWh✽
( 163 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
45 MPGe
163 MPGe
VW e-Golf
31 mpg
city
No data
49 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
632 mi
Range
117 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
632 mi
117 mi
VW e-Golf
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
41.4 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
121.3 kWh
41.4 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW e-Golf
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
966 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft