The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 25,100
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12) Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
€ 29,600
 VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the VW Golf GTI.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf GTI
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)
70.7
81.5
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 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
57.8 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)
105.7
177.7
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
177.7 in
Length
165.9 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf GTI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4460 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
377 lb
10.79 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf GTI
KL1J
Generation
1K
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
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
161 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
266 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf GTI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
40 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
49 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
462 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
632 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
140.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
121.3 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
966 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft