The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) vs. VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

€ 25,500
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
€ 34,900
 VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘ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 9.6 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the VW e-Golf.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW e-Golf
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
70.7
81.5
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 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
58 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
105.7
177.7
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
177.7 in
Length
168.1 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW e-Golf
3329 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4471 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.72 %
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW e-Golf
KL1J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW e-Golf
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Code
*EAG*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
161 hp
113 hp
VW e-Golf
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
266 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
VW e-Golf

Performance

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW e-Golf
127 mph
Maximum Speed
87 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

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20.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.92 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
20.68 lb/hp
30.92 lb/hp
VW e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
41 mpg  ( 45 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
20 kWh✽  ( 163 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
45 MPGe
163 MPGe
VW e-Golf
30 mpg
city
No data
50 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
642 mi
Range
117 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
642 mi
117 mi
VW e-Golf
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).
41.4 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
119.3 kWh
41.4 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW e-Golf
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft