The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 13)
€ 21,200
€ 22,000
€ 21,200
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 is 12.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D.
VW Golf 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
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
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4279 lb
Weight Difference:
527 lb
15.89 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
1K
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
128 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
117 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
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27.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
27.61 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
35 mpg
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
27 mpg
city
43 mpg
43 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
510 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Golf 1.6
510 mi
828 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Environmental Impact
127 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
127 kWh
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft
