The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 25,500

€ 19,900

€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 9.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
58.1
70.7
81.5
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.7 in
Width
70.4 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.1 in
Height
58.7 in
105.7
177.7
103.1
168.7
177.7 in
Length
168.7 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3329 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4471 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
562 lb
16.88 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
KL1J
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
161 hp
89 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
266 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.09 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
20.68 lb/hp
31.09 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
41 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
50 mpg
highway
59 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
642 mi
Range
621 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
642 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.0 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).
85.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
119.3 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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