The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

€ 25,500
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
€ 27,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 9.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
70.7
81.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
105.7
177.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
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 1.5 TSI ACT
3329 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4471 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.26 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
161 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
20.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
20.68 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
41 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
30 mpg
city
39 mpg
50 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
647 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
642 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
90.9 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
119.3 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft