The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 25,500

€ 26,000

€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 31.5 cm longer, 1.1 cm wider and 0.3 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1477
1797
2070
1480
1786
2048
1797 mm
Width
1786 mm
2070 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1477 mm
Height
1480 mm
2685
4514
2578
4199
4514 mm
Length
4199 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1510 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
2028 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg

Weight Difference:
149 kg
9.87 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
KL1J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
161 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
161 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
360 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 2000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
360 NM
240 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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9.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.61 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
9.38 kg/bhp
8.61 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
49 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
city
38 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
642 mi
Range
570 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
642 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 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).
113.6 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
119.3 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
518 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
413 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








883 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L