The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

€ 25,500
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
€ 25,600
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 12.2 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 5.7 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
70.7
81.5
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70.7 in
Width
69.3 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
58.1 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
105.7
177.7
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
177.7 in
Length
165.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3329 lb
Curb Weight
3265 lb
4471 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
64 lb
1.92 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KL1J
Generation
1KP
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 manual transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
161 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
266 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
20.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
20.68 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
41 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
50 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
526 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
642 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
123.1 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
119.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft