The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 (11 - 12)
€ 23,900
€ 19,200
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 12.2 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 5.7 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.8.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.1
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
101.5
165.5
105.7
177.7
165.5 in
Length
177.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
3122 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4021 lb
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.18 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
1KP
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
139 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
▶ REPLAY
26.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.96 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.02 lb/hp
21.96 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
37 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
526 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
583 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Environmental Impact
123.1 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 Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1221 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft
