The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
€ 18,400

€ 25,500

€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.2 TSI is 31.5 cm shorter, 1.1 cm narrower and 0.3 cm taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
1480
1786
2048
1477
1797
2070
1786 mm
Width
1797 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2070 mm
1480 mm
Height
1477 mm
2578
4199
2685
4514
4199 mm
Length
4514 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
1229 kg
Kerb Weight
1510 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2028 kg

Weight Difference:
281 kg
18.61 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
1K
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
161 bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
160 NM
360 NM
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
111 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
▶ REPLAY
14.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.38 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
14.63 kg/bhp
9.38 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
51 mpg
49 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
40 mpg
city
36 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
621 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
642 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
119.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
551 kg
Maximum Payload
518 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
413 L








1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
883 L