The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (11 - 12)

€ 28,600
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) VW Golf GTD
€ 22,600
 Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (11 - 12) Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf GTD is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D.
VW Golf GTD
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (11 - 12)
70.7
81.5
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.8 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (11 - 12)
105.7
177.7
165.9 in
Length
177.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTD
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
3095 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4396 lb
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
333 lb
9.71 %
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (11 - 12)

General

VW Golf GTD
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
1K
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 GTD
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMN
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf GTD
168 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D

Performance

VW Golf GTD
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
138 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D

▶ REPLAY
18.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.29 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
18.42 lb/hp
21.29 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTD
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf GTD
46 mpg
42 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
39 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Golf GTD
670 mi
665 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf GTD
104.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTD
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft