The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (11 - 12)

€ 26,100
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 22,600
 Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (11 - 12) Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 TSI ACT BMT is 10.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (11 - 12)
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 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (11 - 12)
105.7
177.7
167.5 in
Length
177.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4396 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
584 lb
17.04 %
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (11 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
AU
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
132 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D

▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
20.61 lb/hp
21.29 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
42 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
57 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
665 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
89 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
115.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft