The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)
€ 31,000

€ 23,500

€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 10.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.1
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
103.1
167.6
105.7
177.7
167.6 in
Length
177.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4050 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.56 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
AU
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
138 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
133 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.53 lb/hp
21.57 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
53 mpg
37 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
45 mpg
city
27 mpg
60 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
706 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
706 mi
583 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
90.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft