The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 25,100
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12) Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
€ 24,500
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

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 10.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)
70.7
81.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.1 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)
105.7
177.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
177.7 in
Length
167.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4460 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
591 lb
16.91 %
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
KL1J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
161 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Performance

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

 REPLAY
21.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
21.7 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
40 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
31 mpg
city
52 mpg
49 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
797 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
632 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
80.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
121.3 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
966 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft