The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
€ 24,100

€ 25,500

€ 24,100
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 10.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
58.7
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
58.7 in
Height
58.1 in
103.1
167.5
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 2.0TD
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3329 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4471 lb

Weight Difference:
282 lb
8.47 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
AU
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
▶ REPLAY
28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.21 lb/hp
20.68 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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
41 mpg
( 45 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.)
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
45 MPGe
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
16.3 lb
city
30 mpg
10.6 lb
highway
50 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
242 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
642 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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).
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
119.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft







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