The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14)

€ 26,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 22,000
 Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 12.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14)
105.7
177.7
165.3 in
Length
177.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3150 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4292 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.05 %
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
1K
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
128 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
128 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S

▶ REPLAY
23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
24.61 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
32 mpg
city
43 mpg
52 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
678 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
828 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft