The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 39,400

€ 25,100

€ 39,400
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 TCR OPF is 9.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D.
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
58.3
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
58.3 in
Height
58.1 in
103.4
168
105.7
177.7
168 in
Length
177.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4460 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.05 %

General
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
AU
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DNU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
286 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
280 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Performance
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
▶ REPLAY
10.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.7 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
10.87 lb/hp
21.7 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
35 mpg
40 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
41 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
464 mi
Range
632 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
464 mi
632 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
127 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
127 kWh
121.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 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