The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)
€ 26,400

€ 23,500

€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 9.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
58.3
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
58.3 in
Height
58.1 in
103.1
168
105.7
177.7
168 in
Length
177.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
2945 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4050 lb

Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.04 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
AU
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CPW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
138 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
▶ REPLAY
27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.27 lb/hp
21.57 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
44 mpg
37 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
36 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
586 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
586 mi
583 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
100.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft







33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft