The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 25,100
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12) Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
€ 27,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 12.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)
70.7
81.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.1 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)
105.7
177.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
177.7 in
Length
165.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4460 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
414 lb
11.85 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
KL1J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
161 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
266 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
21.7 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
40 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
33 mpg
49 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
633 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
632 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
121.3 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
966 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft