The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 25,500

€ 26,000

€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
1510 kg
Kerb Weight
1471 kg
2028 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg

Weight Difference:
39 kg
2.58 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
KL1J
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
161 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
161 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
360 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
360 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.14 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
9.38 kg/bhp
14.14 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
49 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
36 mpg
city
56 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
642 mi
Range
777 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
642 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
90.4 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
119.3 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
518 kg
Maximum Payload
519 kg
413 L
Boot Capacity
395 L








883 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L