The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 23,700

€ 23,200

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 TDI BMT is 25.9 cm shorter, 0.2 cm wider and 1.4 cm taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.8.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
1491
1799
2027
1477
1797
2070
1799 mm
Width
1797 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2070 mm
1491 mm
Height
1477 mm
2620
4255
2685
4514
4255 mm
Length
4514 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
1410 kg
Kerb Weight
1394 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1833 kg

Weight Difference:
16 kg
1.13 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
AU
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CLH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
139 bhp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
139 bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
176 NM
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
176 NM
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
116 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
▶ REPLAY
13.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.03 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
13.56 kg/bhp
10.03 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
63 mpg
40 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
51 mpg
city
28 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
759 mi
Range
525 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
759 mi
525 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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).
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).
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
439 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
413 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
883 L