The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)

€ 19,600
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 23,500
 Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
€ 19,600
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 Plus 1.2 TSI is 12.2 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 5.7 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)
70.7
81.5
69.3 in
Width
70.7 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
63.8 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)
105.7
177.7
165.5 in
Length
177.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4050 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.37 %
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
1KP
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 hp
138 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
109 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

610 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T

▶ REPLAY
35.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.57 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
35.56 lb/hp
21.57 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
37 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
48 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
589 mi
583 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 Plus 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft