The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T (09 - 09) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 22,200

€ 25,100

€ 22,200
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 1.8 T is 31.5 cm shorter, 1.1 cm narrower and 0.3 cm taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
1480
1786
2048
1477
1797
2070
1786 mm
Width
1797 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2070 mm
1480 mm
Height
1477 mm
2578
4199
2685
4514
4199 mm
Length
4514 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.8 T
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
1376 kg
Kerb Weight
1585 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2023 kg

Weight Difference:
209 kg
13.19 %

General
VW Golf 1.8 T
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
1K
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 bhp
161 bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
250 NM
360 NM
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
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8.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.84 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
8.71 kg/bhp
9.84 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
42 mpg
48 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
31 mpg
city
37 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
503 mi
Range
632 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
503 mi
632 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
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 1.8 T
128.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
494 kg
Maximum Payload
438 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
413 L








1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
883 L