The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (11 - 12)
€ 29,600
€ 15,000
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘ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 1.6.
VW Golf GTI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
57.8
70.3
80.6
58.1
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
101.5
165.9
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 1.6
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4010 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.41 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 hp
122 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
148 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
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15.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.93 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
15.06 lb/hp
24.93 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
36 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
40 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
462 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Golf GTI
462 mi
565 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
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).
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).
125 kWh
VW Golf GTI
140.2 kWh
125 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
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
