The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S (13 - 14)

€ 23,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 19,500
 Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
€ 23,700
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 12.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO 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 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO 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 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3150 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4292 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.22 %
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
1K
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
108 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S

▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
29.17 lb/hp
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
56 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
60 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
50 mpg
city
50 mpg
60 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
956 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
956 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft