The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 25,100
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12) Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400

ⓘ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 0.3 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf R
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)
70.7
81.5
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R 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
57.9 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)
105.7
177.7
Blueprint VW Golf R 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 R
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4460 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.67 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf R
KL1J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
161 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
266 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf R
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
40 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
49 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
482 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
632 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
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).
134.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
121.3 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
966 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft