The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI (13 - 16) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (12 - 13)
€ 29,600

€ 24,000

€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 GTI is 24.6 cm shorter, 0.2 cm wider and 0.4 cm taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D.
VW Golf GTI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
1481
1799
2027
1477
1797
2070
1799 mm
Width
1797 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2070 mm
1481 mm
Height
1477 mm
2626
4268
2685
4514
4268 mm
Length
4514 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
1351 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1994 kg

Weight Difference:
204 kg
13.12 %

General
VW Golf GTI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
AU
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CXD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 bhp
161 bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI
350 NM
360 NM
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
153 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
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6.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.66 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
6.23 kg/bhp
9.66 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf GTI
44 mpg
59 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
36 mpg
city
47 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
485 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf GTI
485 mi
777 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
121.2 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 GTI
121.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
469 kg
Maximum Payload
439 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
413 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
883 L