The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)

€ 27,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 25,500
 Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500

ⓘ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 12.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (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 DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (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 2.0TD
3080 lb
Curb Weight
3329 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4471 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.48 %
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
1K
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 automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
129 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD

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22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
22.32 lb/hp
20.68 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
41 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
33 mpg
city
30 mpg
52 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
633 mi
642 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
119.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft