The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 25,100
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12) Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
€ 27,600
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)
70.7
81.5
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (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 2.0 TDI (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 2.0 TDI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3254 lb
4460 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
240 lb
6.87 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
KL1J
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
161 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
266 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
21.7 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
40 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
37 mpg
49 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
670 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
632 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
121.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
966 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft