The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (12 - 13)
€ 25,400
€ 16,500
€ 25,400
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 SCR is 9.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.6.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
58.7
70.4
81.6
58.1
70.7
81.5
70.4 in
Width
70.7 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.7 in
Height
58.1 in
103.1
168.7
105.7
177.7
168.7 in
Length
177.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4010 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
CD
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DSU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
113 hp
122 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
221 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
126 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.93 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
26.92 lb/hp
24.93 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
67 mpg
36 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
57 mpg
city
26 mpg
74 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
799 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
799 mi
565 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Environmental Impact
71.9 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 SCR
71.9 kWh
125 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft
