The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 25,500

€ 25,600

€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 25.6 cm longer, 0.2 cm narrower and 1.5 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1477
1797
2070
1492
1799
2027
1797 mm
Width
1799 mm
2070 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1477 mm
Height
1492 mm
2685
4514
2620
4258
4514 mm
Length
4258 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1510 kg
Kerb Weight
1321 kg
2028 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg

Weight Difference:
189 kg
12.52 %

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
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
161 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
161 bhp
113 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
360 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
360 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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9.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.69 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
9.38 kg/bhp
11.69 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
72 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
49 mpg
72 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
36 mpg
city
69 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
642 mi
Range
797 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
642 mi
797 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).
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).
80.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
119.3 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
518 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
413 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







883 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L