The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14)

€ 18,100
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10) VW Golf 1.6
€ 15,000
 Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000

ⓘ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 1.6 is 12.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S.
VW Golf 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10)
70.3
80.6
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14)
70.7
81.5
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.3 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14)
105.7
177.7
165.3 in
Length
177.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
2716 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3997 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.6 %
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
1K
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
99 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S

Performance

VW Golf 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
117 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6

62 mph 62
mph

643 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S

▶ REPLAY
26.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.06 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
26.89 lb/hp
29.06 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
33 mpg
44 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
24 mpg
city
35 mpg
42 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Golf 1.6
482 mi
690 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
134.5 kWh
102.4 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft