The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)
€ 40,300

€ 23,500

€ 40,300
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf GTI TCR OPF is 9.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T.
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
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 GTI TCR OPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4050 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.58 %

General
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
AU
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DNU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
286 hp
138 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Performance
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
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11.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.57 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
11.02 lb/hp
21.57 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
35 mpg
37 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
464 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
464 mi
583 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Environmental Impact
127 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
127 kWh
121.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft







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