The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 25,500

€ 25,800

€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 31 cm longer, 3.8 cm wider and 14.4 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1477
1797
2070
1621
1759
1946
1797 mm
Width
1759 mm
2070 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1477 mm
Height
1621 mm
2685
4514
2578
4204
4514 mm
Length
4204 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1510 kg
Kerb Weight
1438 kg
2028 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg

Weight Difference:
72 kg
4.77 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
KL1J
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
161 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
161 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
360 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
360 NM
200 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
9.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.98 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
9.38 kg/bhp
11.98 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
49 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
city
35 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
642 mi
Range
542 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
642 mi
542 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).
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 Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
518 kg
Maximum Payload
552 kg
413 L
Boot Capacity
395 L








883 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L