The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

€ 25,100
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12) Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
€ 32,800
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 9.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf GTI Performance
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)
70.7
81.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.1 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)
105.7
177.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
177.7 in
Length
168 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf GTI Performance
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
4460 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
403 lb
11.53 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf GTI Performance
KL1J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
161 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
266 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf GTI Performance
126 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
21.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
21.7 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
40 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
49 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
485 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
632 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
121.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
966 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft