The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 (11 - 12)
€ 20,900
€ 19,200
€ 20,900
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 1.6 BiFuel is 12.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.8.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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 1.6 BiFuel
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4021 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.55 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
1K
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
139 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
117 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
▶ REPLAY
30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
21.96 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
26 mpg
37 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
19 mpg
city
27 mpg
33 mpg
highway
46 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
257 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
583 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Environmental Impact
135.7 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 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft
