The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 27,500
€ 23,200
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 1.8.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
63.8
69.3
76.6
58.1
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
101.5
165.5
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 1.8
3305 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4041 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.99 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
139 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
133 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
▶ REPLAY
20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.11 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.92 lb/hp
22.11 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
33 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
30 mpg
city
23 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
542 mi
Range
525 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
525 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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).
134.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft
