The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
€ 27,500
€ 25,500
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 31 cm shorter, 3.8 cm narrower and 14.4 cm taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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 2.0TD
1499 kg
Kerb Weight
1510 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2028 kg
Weight Difference:
11 kg
0.73 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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 2.0TD
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
1998 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
161 bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
240 NM
360 NM
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
133 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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9.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.38 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
9.49 kg/bhp
9.38 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
49 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
36 mpg
city
36 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
542 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
642 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
119.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0TD
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
