The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S (12 - 14)

€ 29,600
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 21,000
 Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S (12 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf GTI 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 1.4T S/S.
VW Golf GTI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S (12 - 14)
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 GTI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S (12 - 14)
105.7
177.7
165.9 in
Length
177.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2908 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4050 lb
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.7 %
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S (12 - 14)

General

VW Golf GTI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
1K
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 hp
138 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
148 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S

▶ REPLAY
15.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.07 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
15.06 lb/hp
21.07 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
41 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
40 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Golf GTI
462 mi
642 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf GTI
140.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft