The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (11 - 12)
€ 25,600
€ 22,600
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 12.2 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 5.7 inches taller than the Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
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
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
3234 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4396 lb
Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.66 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
1KP
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
114 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.29 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
21.29 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
42 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
697 mi
Range
665 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
665 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
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).
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 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
