The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 23,800
€ 23,200
€ 23,800
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 TDI BMT 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 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4041 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.85 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
1KP
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
139 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
116 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.11 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
30.74 lb/hp
22.11 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
33 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
45 mpg
city
23 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
795 mi
Range
525 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
525 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 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
