The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14)

€ 24,500
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 22,000
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000

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 TGI BlueMotion is 24.6 cm shorter, 0.2 cm wider and 0.5 cm taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1477
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14)
1797
2070
1799 mm
Width
1797 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2070 mm
1482 mm
Height
1477 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
2620
4268
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14)
2685
4514
4268 mm
Length
4514 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
1317 kg
Kerb Weight
1429 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1947 kg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
112 kg
7.84 %
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
AU
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1686 CC
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 bhp
128 bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
300 NM
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

142 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S

 REPLAY
12.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.16 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
12.19 kg/bhp
11.16 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Fuel Economy
5.8 kg  ( 8 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined  per 100 miles
63 mpg  ( 70 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
8 MPGe
70 MPGe
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
7.7 kg
city
51 mpg
4.8 kg
motorway
72 mpg
14 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
242 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
242 mi
828 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
533 kg
Maximum Payload
518 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
413 L
1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
883 L