The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S (13 - 14)

€ 21,400
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 19,500
 Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500

ⓘ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 1.7TD ECO S/S.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
69.3
76.6
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S (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 DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S (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 1.7TD ECO S/S
3084 lb
Curb Weight
3150 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4292 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.09 %
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
1KP
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 hp
108 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
109 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

610 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S

▶ REPLAY
36.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.17 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
36.71 lb/hp
29.17 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
60 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
32 mpg
city
50 mpg
45 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
956 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
956 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
80.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD ECO S/S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1281 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft