The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S (13 - 14)
€ 27,500

€ 22,000

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 1.7TD S/S.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
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 1.7TD S/S
1499 kg
Kerb Weight
1429 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1947 kg

Weight Difference:
70 kg
4.67 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1686 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
128 bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
240 NM
300 NM
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
133 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

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

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
▶ REPLAY
9.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.16 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
9.49 kg/bhp
11.16 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
63 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
36 mpg
city
51 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
542 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
828 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7TD S/S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
511 kg
Maximum Payload
518 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
413 L








1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
883 L