The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14)

€ 25,100
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 15,000
 Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000

ⓘ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 TDI is 12.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 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 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 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 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
3029 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3997 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
152 lb
5.02 %
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
1K
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
99 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
130 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

643 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S

▶ REPLAY
21.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.06 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
21.95 lb/hp
29.06 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
44 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
39 mpg
city
35 mpg
57 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
690 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
102.4 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft