The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 34,900
€ 23,200
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 VW e-Golf is 9.6 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.8.
VW e-Golf
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
58
70.8
79.8
58.1
70.7
81.5
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58 in
Height
58.1 in
103.5
168.1
105.7
177.7
168.1 in
Length
177.7 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW e-Golf
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4041 lb
Weight Difference:
421 lb
12.05 %
General
VW e-Golf
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
AU
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW e-Golf
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*EAG*
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 hp
139 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Performance
VW e-Golf
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
87 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
VW e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
▶ REPLAY
30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.11 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
22.11 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW e-Golf
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
20 kWh✽
( 163 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
33 mpg
VW e-Golf
163 MPGe
33 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
No data
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
117 mi
Range
525 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
525 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Environmental Impact
41.4 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).
134.5 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW e-Golf
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft
