The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 43,200

€ 25,100

€ 43,200
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 R is 25.1 cm shorter, 0.2 cm wider and 1.2 cm lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D.
VW Golf R
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
1465
1799
2027
1477
1797
2070
1799 mm
Width
1797 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2070 mm
1465 mm
Height
1477 mm
2626
4263
2685
4514
4263 mm
Length
4514 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1585 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2023 kg

Weight Difference:
80 kg
5.05 %

General
VW Golf R
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
AU
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf R
306 bhp
161 bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
400 NM
360 NM
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Performance
VW Golf R
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
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4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.84 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
4.92 kg/bhp
9.84 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf R
41 mpg
48 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
33 mpg
city
37 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
495 mi
Range
632 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
632 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
130.7 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 R
130.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
438 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
413 L








1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
883 L