The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)

€ 24,300
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 25,500
 Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500

ⓘ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 is 31.5 cm shorter, 1.1 cm narrower and 0.3 cm taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1477
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
1797
2070
1786 mm
Width
1797 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2070 mm
1480 mm
Height
1477 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
2685
4514
4199 mm
Length
4514 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
1337 kg
Kerb Weight
1510 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2028 kg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
173 kg
11.46 %
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
1K
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
161 bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
250 NM
360 NM
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
117 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

156 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD

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12.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.38 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
12.86 kg/bhp
9.38 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
49 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
50 mpg
city
36 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
642 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
119.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
553 kg
Maximum Payload
518 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
413 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
883 L