The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 25,500

€ 26,300

€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 2.0TD is 11.5 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 6.6 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
58.1
70.7
81.5
64.8
69.9
76.6
70.7 in
Width
69.9 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.1 in
Height
64.8 in
105.7
177.7
101.5
166.2
177.7 in
Length
166.2 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3329 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4471 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
161 lb
4.84 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW CrossGolf 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
161 hp
120 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
266 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.4 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
20.68 lb/hp
26.4 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
41 mpg
35 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
50 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
642 mi
Range
510 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
642 mi
510 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
127 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
119.3 kWh
127 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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