The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S (13 - 14)
€ 31,000

€ 19,500

€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 1.7TD ECO S/S.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
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 1.7TD ECO S/S
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3150 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4292 lb

Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.1 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
AU
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
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
1.7 L / 83 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
108 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
133 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.53 lb/hp
29.17 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
53 mpg
60 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
45 mpg
city
50 mpg
60 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
706 mi
Range
956 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
706 mi
956 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
90.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft







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