The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S (13 - 14)
€ 26,800
€ 24,100
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 2.0TD S/S.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
58.3
70.8
79.8
58.1
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
103.1
168
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 2.0TD S/S
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4405 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.8 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
AU
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0TD S/S
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DHF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
128 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.25 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD 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
49 mpg
( 55 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.)
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
55 MPGe
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
16.7 lb
city
39 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
56 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
293 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 mi
777 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD 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).
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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD 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
