The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S (13 - 14)
€ 27,500

€ 24,100

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is 10.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD 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
167.6
105.7
177.7
167.6 in
Length
177.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4405 lb

Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.69 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD 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 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD 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
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
134 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
▶ REPLAY
20.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.35 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
49 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
47 mpg
city
39 mpg
64 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
739 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
739 mi
777 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD 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).
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).
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD S/S
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 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