The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)

€ 24,700
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 23,500
 Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

ⓘ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 BMT is 12.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (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 BMT DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (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 BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4050 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.74 %
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
1K
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
138 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T

▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
21.57 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
37 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
50 mpg
city
27 mpg
60 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
583 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft