The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

€ 25,500
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
€ 22,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘ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 TDI BlueMotion.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
70.7
81.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
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 TDI BlueMotion
3329 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4471 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
432 lb
12.98 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
KL1J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
161 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
20.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
20.68 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
41 mpg
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
30 mpg
city
50 mpg
50 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
899 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
642 mi
899 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
78.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
119.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft