The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 12)
€ 26,000
€ 20,000
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 TSI is 12.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.1
70.7
81.5
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.3 in
Height
58.1 in
101.5
165.3
105.7
177.7
165.3 in
Length
177.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4279 lb
Weight Difference:
315 lb
9.5 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
1K
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
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
128 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
▶ REPLAY
18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.99 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
31 mpg
city
43 mpg
45 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
570 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
828 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft
