The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 (11 - 12)
€ 28,100
€ 19,200
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘ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 1.8.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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 1.8
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4021 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.72 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
AU
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
139 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
133 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
▶ REPLAY
20.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
20.48 lb/hp
21.96 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
53 mpg
37 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
45 mpg
city
27 mpg
59 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
706 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
706 mi
583 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
90.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft
