The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 13)
€ 21,300
€ 22,000
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 1.6 BiFuel is 31.5 cm shorter, 1.1 cm narrower and 0.3 cm taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
1480
1786
2048
1477
1797
2070
1786 mm
Width
1797 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2070 mm
1480 mm
Height
1477 mm
2578
4199
2685
4514
4199 mm
Length
4514 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
1322 kg
Kerb Weight
1504 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1941 kg
Weight Difference:
182 kg
12.1 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
1K
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1686 CC
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 bhp
128 bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
144 NM
300 NM
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
117 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
▶ REPLAY
13.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.75 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
13.63 kg/bhp
11.75 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
63 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
23 mpg
city
51 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
38 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
257 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
828 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
508 kg
Maximum Payload
437 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
413 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
883 L
