The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 24,700

€ 25,100

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 2.0 D.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 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 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4460 lb

Weight Difference:
540 lb
15.45 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
1K
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 2.0 D
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
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
21.7 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
40 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
50 mpg
city
31 mpg
60 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
814 mi
Range
632 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
632 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
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).
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).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft








37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft