The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)

€ 29,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 25,100
 Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12) Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
€ 29,500
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 2.0 TDI BMT is 10.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)
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 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)
105.7
177.7
167.5 in
Length
177.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
3243 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4460 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.18 %
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
AU
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 automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
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 TDI BMT
148 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
131 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D

▶ REPLAY
21.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
21.91 lb/hp
21.7 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
40 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
57 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
632 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
632 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
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).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft