The Comparative Analysis :

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

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

ⓘ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 GTI.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf GTI
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
70.7
81.5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI 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 GTI 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 GTI
3329 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4471 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.28 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

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

Engine

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
161 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
266 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf GTI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
41 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
50 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
493 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
642 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
119.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft