The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 (11 - 12)
€ 23,700

€ 19,200

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘ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 BMT is 25.9 cm shorter, 0.2 cm wider and 1.4 cm taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.8.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
1491
1799
2027
1477
1797
2070
1799 mm
Width
1797 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2070 mm
1491 mm
Height
1477 mm
2620
4255
2685
4514
4255 mm
Length
4514 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
1225 kg
Kerb Weight
1385 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1824 kg

Weight Difference:
160 kg
11.55 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
AU
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
139 bhp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
123 bhp
139 bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
176 NM
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
200 NM
176 NM
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
140 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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9.96 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.96 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
9.96 kg/bhp
9.96 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
54 mpg
44 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
42 mpg
city
32 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
598 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
583 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Environmental Impact
98.5 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 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
120 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
505 kg
Maximum Payload
439 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
413 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
883 L