The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 25,500
€ 24,000
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 12.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.8 T
58.1
70.7
81.5
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.1 in
Height
58.3 in
105.7
177.7
101.5
165.3
177.7 in
Length
165.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.8 T
3329 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4471 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
262 lb
7.87 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.8 T
KL1J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
161 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.8 T
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
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20.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
20.68 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
41 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
30 mpg
city
26 mpg
50 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
642 mi
Range
570 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
642 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
