The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)

€ 22,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 25,500
 Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
€ 22,800
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 1.4 TSI BMT is 10.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD 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 BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD 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 BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3329 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4471 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
628 lb
18.86 %
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
AU
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD

▶ REPLAY
21.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.68 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
21.96 lb/hp
20.68 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
41 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
35 mpg
city
30 mpg
55 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
642 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
119.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 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