The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 22,700
€ 23,200
€ 22,700
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 1.6 BiFuel is 12.2 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 5.7 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.8.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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 1.6 BiFuel
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4041 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.41 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
1KP
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
139 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
▶ REPLAY
32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.11 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
22.11 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
33 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
18 mpg
city
23 mpg
30 mpg
highway
44 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
241 mi
Range
525 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
525 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Environmental Impact
144.5 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 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 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
