The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 25,100

€ 26,000

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 12.2 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 5.7 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
58.1
70.7
81.5
63.8
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
105.7
177.7
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4460 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.18 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
KL1J
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
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 4400 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
161 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 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 Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
21.7 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
40 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
47 mpg
49 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
632 mi
Range
777 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
632 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 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).
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).
90.4 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
121.3 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
966 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft