The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)

€ 25,600
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 25,500
 Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 12.2 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 5.7 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD 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 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD 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 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
3265 lb
Curb Weight
3329 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4471 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
64 lb
1.92 %
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
1KP
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
133 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD

▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.68 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.66 lb/hp
20.68 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
41 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
28 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
642 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
119.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 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