The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (12 - 13)

€ 24,100
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 16,500
 Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (12 - 13) Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500

ⓘ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 10.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.6.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (12 - 13)
70.7
81.5
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.7 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (12 - 13)
105.7
177.7
167.5 in
Length
177.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4010 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (12 - 13)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
AU
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CPW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
122 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

584 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.6

▶ REPLAY
28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.93 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.21 lb/hp
24.93 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Fuel Economy
12.8 lb✽  ( 7 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
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
36 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
16.3 lb
city
26 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
44 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
242 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
565 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Environmental Impact
26.4 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
125 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft