The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)

€ 25,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 23,500
 Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
€ 25,200
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is 10.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)
105.7
177.7
167.5 in
Length
177.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
2844 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4050 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.44 %
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
AU
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 hp
138 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
132 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T

▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.57 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
20.61 lb/hp
21.57 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
37 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
57 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
583 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Environmental Impact
89 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
121.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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