The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)

€ 32,800
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 23,500
 Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

ⓘ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.
VW Golf GTI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 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 Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 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
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4050 lb
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.92 %
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf GTI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
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 automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
138 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
153 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T

▶ REPLAY
13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.57 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
21.57 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
37 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
37 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
428 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Golf GTI
428 mi
583 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft