The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)

€ 25,500
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
€ 31,400
 VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf GTD
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller 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
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (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
57.8 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
105.7
177.7
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
177.7 in
Length
165.9 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf GTD
3329 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4471 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.56 %
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf GTD
KL1J
Generation
1K
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
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
161 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
266 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

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

433 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
41 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTD
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
50 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
633 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
642 mi
633 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).
111 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
119.3 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft