The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S (13 - 14)

€ 24,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 24,100
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT is 10.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S (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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S (13 - 14)
105.7
177.7
167.6 in
Length
177.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
2853 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4405 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
410 lb
12.57 %
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
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 manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
134 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S

 REPLAY
19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
19.28 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
47 mpg
49 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
39 mpg
city
39 mpg
55 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
621 mi
777 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
94.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 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