The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (11 - 12)
€ 27,300

€ 15,000

€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘ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 TSI OPF ACT is 10.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.6.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
58.7
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
58.7 in
Height
58.1 in
103.1
167.6
105.7
177.7
167.6 in
Length
177.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4010 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.89 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
AU
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
122 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
▶ REPLAY
23.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.93 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
23.08 lb/hp
24.93 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
48 mpg
36 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
39 mpg
city
26 mpg
56 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
634 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
565 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
92.9 kWh
125 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 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