The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 25,500
€ 20,200
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘ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 12.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.6
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 1.6
3329 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4471 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
16.22 %
General
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.6
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 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
161 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
266 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
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20.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
20.68 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
41 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
50 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
642 mi
Range
510 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
642 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
127 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
119.3 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
