The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)

€ 25,500
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
€ 32,700
 VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700

ⓘ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 9.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf GTD
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
70.7
81.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 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 GTD DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
177.7 in
Length
168 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf GTD
3329 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4471 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.63 %
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf GTD
KL1J
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
161 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
266 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf GTD
127 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

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20.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
20.68 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
41 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
50 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
690 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
642 mi
690 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
119.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft