The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14)
€ 24,100

€ 15,000

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘ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 SCR is 10.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.1
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
103.1
167.6
105.7
177.7
167.6 in
Length
177.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3997 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.68 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
AU
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
99 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
123 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
▶ REPLAY
26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.06 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.43 lb/hp
29.06 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
56 mpg
44 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
50 mpg
city
35 mpg
60 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
739 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
739 mi
690 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
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).
102.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
86.4 kWh
102.4 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft







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