The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 23,300
€ 25,100
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 1.8 T is 12.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
58.3
70.3
80.6
58.1
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
101.5
165.3
105.7
177.7
165.3 in
Length
177.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.8 T
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4460 lb
Weight Difference:
428 lb
12.25 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
1K
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
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19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.41 lb/hp
21.7 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
36 mpg
40 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
518 mi
Range
632 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
518 mi
632 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
125 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
125 kWh
121.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft
