The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (12 - 13)
€ 27,500
€ 16,500
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500
ⓘ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 31.5 cm shorter, 1.1 cm narrower and 0.3 cm taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.6.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
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 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
1397 kg
Kerb Weight
1380 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1819 kg
Weight Difference:
17 kg
1.22 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
1K
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
122 bhp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
122 bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
320 NM
155 NM
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
129 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
178 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
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10.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.31 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
10.12 kg/bhp
11.31 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
43 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
40 mpg
city
31 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
633 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
633 mi
565 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Environmental Impact
111 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
125 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
142 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
533 kg
Maximum Payload
439 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
413 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
883 L
