The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD (17 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
€ 32,400

€ 25,500

€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 GTD is 9.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD.
VW Golf GTD
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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 GTD
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3329 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4471 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.63 %

General
VW Golf GTD
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
AU
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTD
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DJG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Performance
VW Golf GTD
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
144 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.68 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
16.99 lb/hp
20.68 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf GTD
53 mpg
41 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
45 mpg
city
30 mpg
59 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
706 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Golf GTD
706 mi
642 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf GTD
90.4 kWh
119.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft