The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S (13 - 14)
€ 22,800

€ 19,500

€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT is 25.6 cm shorter, 0.2 cm wider and 1.5 cm taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
1492
1799
2027
1477
1797
2070
1799 mm
Width
1797 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2070 mm
1492 mm
Height
1477 mm
2620
4258
2685
4514
4258 mm
Length
4514 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
1301 kg
Kerb Weight
1429 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1947 kg

Weight Difference:
128 kg
8.96 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
AU
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1686 CC
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 bhp
108 bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
280 NM
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
123 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
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11.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.23 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
11.51 kg/bhp
13.23 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
72 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
69 mpg
72 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
61 mpg
city
60 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
81 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
758 mi
Range
956 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
758 mi
956 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
80.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
106 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
104 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
518 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
413 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
883 L