The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 25,500

€ 36,900

€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 Performance OPF.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
58.1
70.7
81.5
58.3
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
105.7
177.7
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 Performance OPF
3329 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4471 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.3 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
161 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
266 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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20.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.17 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
20.68 lb/hp
13.17 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
41 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
50 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
642 mi
Range
493 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
642 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
119.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft