The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14)

€ 23,700
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 22,000
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
€ 23,700
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 TDI BMT is 10.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14)
105.7
177.7
167.5 in
Length
177.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3150 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4292 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.33 %
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
AU
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
128 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
116 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S

 REPLAY
29.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29.89 lb/hp
24.61 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
52 mpg
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
43 mpg
city
43 mpg
59 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
759 mi
828 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft