The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 25,100
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12) Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
€ 27,500
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 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 12.2 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 5.7 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)
70.7
81.5
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70.7 in
Width
69.3 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.1 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)
105.7
177.7
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
177.7 in
Length
165.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4460 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.44 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KL1J
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
161 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
266 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
21.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
21.7 lb/hp
20.92 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
40 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
49 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
542 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
632 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
121.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
966 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft