The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (12 - 13)
€ 23,400
€ 16,500
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 31 cm shorter, 3.8 cm narrower and 14.4 cm taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.6.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
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 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
1446 kg
Kerb Weight
1380 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1819 kg
Weight Difference:
66 kg
4.56 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
1KP
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
122 bhp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
122 bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
250 NM
155 NM
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
114 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
178 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
▶ REPLAY
13.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.31 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
13.9 kg/bhp
11.31 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
43 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
48 mpg
city
31 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
712 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
565 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
125 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
564 kg
Maximum Payload
439 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
413 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
883 L
