The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
€ 32,200

€ 25,500

€ 32,200
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 SCR is 9.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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 2.0TD
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3329 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4471 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.97 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
CD
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DSR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
266 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
139 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.82 lb/hp
20.68 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
64 mpg
41 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
53 mpg
city
30 mpg
71 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
839 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
839 mi
642 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
76.1 kWh
119.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft







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