The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 25,100
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12) Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
€ 21,000
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000

ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)
70.7
81.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 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 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 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 TDI BMT
3494 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
4460 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
639 lb
18.29 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
KL1J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
161 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT

Performance

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
21.7 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
40 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
51 mpg
49 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
818 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
632 mi
818 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
78.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
121.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
966 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft