The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (11 - 12)
€ 18,000
€ 15,000
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘ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 1.4 is 12.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.6.
VW Golf 1.4
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.1
70.7
81.5
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.3 in
Height
58.1 in
101.5
165.3
105.7
177.7
165.3 in
Length
177.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
2683 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4010 lb
Weight Difference:
359 lb
11.8 %
General
VW Golf 1.4
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
1K
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CGG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
79 hp
122 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 1.4
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
107 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
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33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.93 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
24.93 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
37 mpg
36 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
46 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
534 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Golf 1.4
534 mi
565 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
121.2 kWh
125 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft
