The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (12 - 13)

€ 19,900
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 24,000
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (12 - 13) Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

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 VW Golf 1.0 TSI is 9.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (12 - 13)
70.7
81.5
70.4 in
Width
70.7 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.7 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (12 - 13)
105.7
177.7
168.7 in
Length
177.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4396 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
661 lb
19.28 %
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (12 - 13)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
CD
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
89 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
117 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D

 REPLAY
31.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
31.09 lb/hp
21.29 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
52 mpg
49 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
44 mpg
city
39 mpg
59 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
621 mi
777 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
85.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft