The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 25,800
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 23,500
 Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
€ 25,800
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 1.4 TSI is 12.2 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 5.7 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 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 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 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 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
3170 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4050 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
194 lb
6.12 %
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
138 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
37 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
29 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
583 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 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