The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 25,100

€ 20,600

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 31.5 cm longer, 1.1 cm wider and 0.3 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1477
1797
2070
1480
1786
2048
1797 mm
Width
1786 mm
2070 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1477 mm
Height
1480 mm
2685
4514
2578
4199
4514 mm
Length
4199 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1260 kg
2023 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg

Weight Difference:
325 kg
20.5 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
KL1J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
161 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
161 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
360 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
360 NM
160 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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9.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
9.84 kg/bhp
15 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
48 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
37 mpg
city
39 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
632 mi
Range
589 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
632 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
121.3 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
438 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
413 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








883 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L