The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S (13 - 14)

€ 23,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 19,500
 Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500

ⓘ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 TDI BlueMotion is 12.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S (13 - 14)
105.7
177.7
165.3 in
Length
177.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3150 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4292 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.06 %
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
1K
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
108 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
29.17 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
60 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
50 mpg
city
50 mpg
69 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
956 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
956 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
961 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft