The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 25,500
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
€ 22,500
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘ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 12.2 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 5.7 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
70.7
81.5
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
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 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
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 2.0 TDI
3329 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4471 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.37 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
KL1J
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
161 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.09 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
20.68 lb/hp
30.09 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
41 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
50 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
670 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
642 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
119.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft