The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)

€ 25,600
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 23,500
 Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14) Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

ⓘ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 1.4T.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
1759
1946
1477
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)
1797
2070
1759 mm
Width
1797 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2070 mm
1621 mm
Height
1477 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
2578
4204
Blueprint Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)
2685
4514
4204 mm
Length
4514 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
1467 kg
Kerb Weight
1350 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1837 kg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
117 kg
7.98 %
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
1KP
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1362 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4900 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
138 bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1850 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
250 NM
200 NM
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
114 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

167 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T

▶ REPLAY
14.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.78 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
14.11 kg/bhp
9.78 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
58 mpg
44 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
49 mpg
city
33 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
583 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
563 kg
Maximum Payload
487 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
413 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
883 L