The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 20,200
€ 23,200
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 31.5 cm shorter, 1.1 cm narrower and 0.3 cm taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.8.
VW Golf 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
1480
1786
2048
1477
1797
2070
1786 mm
Width
1797 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2070 mm
1480 mm
Height
1477 mm
2578
4199
2685
4514
4199 mm
Length
4514 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
1265 kg
Kerb Weight
1394 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1833 kg
Weight Difference:
129 kg
9.25 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
1K
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
139 bhp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 bhp
139 bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
176 NM
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
148 NM
176 NM
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
117 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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12.52 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.03 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6
12.52 kg/bhp
10.03 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
42 mpg
40 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
510 mi
Range
525 mi
VW Golf 1.6
510 mi
525 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Environmental Impact
127 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).
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
127 kWh
134.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
545 kg
Maximum Payload
439 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
413 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
883 L
