The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

€ 25,500
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
€ 37,400
 VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf R
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
70.7
81.5
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.1 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
105.7
177.7
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
177.7 in
Length
165.8 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf R
3329 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4471 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.72 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

General

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf R
KL1J
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
161 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
266 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf R
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
20.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.61 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
20.68 lb/hp
12.61 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
41 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
city
20 mpg
50 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
439 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
642 mi
439 mi
VW Golf R
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).
161.1 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
119.3 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft