The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S (12 - 14)

€ 26,800
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 21,000
 Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S (12 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000

ⓘ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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is 9.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S (12 - 14)
70.7
81.5
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.3 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S (12 - 14)
105.7
177.7
168 in
Length
177.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2908 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4050 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.28 %
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S (12 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
AU
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DHF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
138 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
128 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S

▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.25 lb/hp
21.07 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
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
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
41 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
16.7 lb
city
31 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
49 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
293 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 mi
642 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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