The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 25,800

€ 25,100

€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 31 cm shorter, 3.8 cm narrower and 14.4 cm taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
1621
1759
1946
1477
1797
2070
1759 mm
Width
1797 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2070 mm
1621 mm
Height
1477 mm
2578
4204
2685
4514
4204 mm
Length
4514 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
1438 kg
Kerb Weight
1585 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2023 kg

Weight Difference:
147 kg
9.27 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
1KP
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
161 bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
200 NM
360 NM
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
▶ REPLAY
11.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.84 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
11.98 kg/bhp
9.84 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
48 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
35 mpg
city
37 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
542 mi
Range
632 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
632 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
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).
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).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
552 kg
Maximum Payload
438 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
413 L








1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
883 L