The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 13)

€ 22,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 22,000
 Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 13) Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000

ⓘ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 TDI BlueMotion is 10.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 13)
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 13)
105.7
177.7
167.5 in
Length
177.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4279 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
527 lb
15.89 %
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 13)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
AU
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
128 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D

▶ REPLAY
25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
25.82 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
69 mpg
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
60 mpg
city
43 mpg
74 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
914 mi
828 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Environmental Impact
70 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
70 kWh
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft