The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 25,500

€ 32,200

€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
58.1
70.7
81.5
58.7
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
105.7
177.7
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 2.0 TDI SCR
3329 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4471 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.97 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
KL1J
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
161 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
266 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
127 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
20.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
20.68 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
41 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
30 mpg
city
53 mpg
50 mpg
highway
71 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
642 mi
Range
839 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
642 mi
839 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
76.1 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
119.3 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft