The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)

€ 30,800
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 25,100
 Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12) Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100

ⓘ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 GTI Performance is 9.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)
70.7
81.5
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
58.3 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)
105.7
177.7
168 in
Length
177.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4460 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
448 lb
12.82 %
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
AU
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D

▶ REPLAY
13.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.7 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.42 lb/hp
21.7 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
40 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
43 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
632 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
632 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft