The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S (13 - 14)
€ 26,200

€ 19,500

€ 26,200
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 2.0 BlueTDI is 10.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
58.7
70.8
79.8
58.1
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
103.1
167.5
105.7
177.7
167.5 in
Length
177.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
2985 lb
Curb Weight
3150 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4292 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.24 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
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 2.0 BlueTDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
108 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
134 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
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20.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
20.17 lb/hp
29.17 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
57 mpg
60 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
47 mpg
city
50 mpg
65 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
758 mi
Range
956 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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 2.0 BlueTDI
84.3 kWh
80.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft