The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)

€ 25,800
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 25,100
 Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12) Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
€ 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 12.2 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 5.7 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.1
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)
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 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)
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 2.0 D
3170 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4460 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
324 lb
9.27 %
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D Automatic (11 - 12)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
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 automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
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

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D

▶ REPLAY
26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.7 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
21.7 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
40 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft