The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

€ 25,500
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
€ 19,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600

ⓘ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 12.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
70.7
81.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
105.7
177.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
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 1.2 TSI
3329 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4471 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
551 lb
16.55 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
161 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
266 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
20.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
20.68 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
41 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
30 mpg
city
32 mpg
50 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
589 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
642 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
119.3 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft