The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S (13 - 14)

€ 29,000
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 24,100
 Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI is 10.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S (13 - 14)
105.7
177.7
167.5 in
Length
177.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4405 lb
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.08 %
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
AU
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
133 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S

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20.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
20.48 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
53 mpg
49 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
45 mpg
city
39 mpg
59 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
706 mi
777 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
90.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft