The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 25,500
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
€ 23,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100

ⓘ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 10.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
70.7
81.5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (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
58.7 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
105.7
177.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
177.7 in
Length
167.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3329 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4471 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
465 lb
13.97 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
KL1J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
161 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
20.68 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
41 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
51 mpg
50 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
777 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
642 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
82.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
119.3 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft