Volkswagen Golf GTI vs Chevrolet Cruze
Overview | |
MSRP$27,595 | MSRP$16,975 |
Listings200 | Listings297 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews SummarySmall, fun cars hold a special place in my heart. I’ve always been a fan of little yet mighty automobiles, and not just because they put performance within easier financial reach. You simply cannot help but smile when you drive one, and smiling is good for you. So, think of the 2019 Volkswagen GTI as a contributor to a healthier lifestyle, because you’ll be smiling plenty from behind its steering wheel. | |
Reviews SummaryAs the dissonant chords of Dieselgate still resonate throughout the industry, most car companies have abandoned efforts toward any future diesel-powered cars. A $15 billion fine will have that sort of chilling effect. But Chevrolet has taken a different approach, instead seeing the mass retreat from diesel as an opportunity to fill a void. As the driver Jean-Pierre Sarti said in Frankenheimer’s 1966 epic “Grand Prix”: “When I see something really horrible, I put my foot down. Hard! Because I know that everyone else is lifting his.” | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 228 hp I4 | Engine1.4L 153 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower228 hp @ 4700 rpm | Horsepower153 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway40 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 228 hp I4 | Engine Name1.4L 153 hp I4 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower228 hp @ 4700 rpm | Horsepower153 hp @ 5600 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway40 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space22.8 cu ft | Cargo Space14.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3062 lbs | Curb Weight2835 lbs |
Height57.8 in | Height57.4 in |
Length168.0 in | Length183.7 in |
Width70.8 in | Width70.5 in |
Wheelbase103.6 in | Wheelbase106.3 in |
Maximum Payload959 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $27,595 | $16,975 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.2 out of 10Read full review | 6.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Small, fun cars hold a special place in my heart. I’ve always been a fan of little yet mighty automobiles, and not just because they put performance within easier financial reach. You simply cannot help but smile when you drive one, and smiling is good for you. So, think of the 2019 Volkswagen GTI as a contributor to a healthier lifestyle, because you’ll be smiling plenty from behind its steering wheel. | As the dissonant chords of Dieselgate still resonate throughout the industry, most car companies have abandoned efforts toward any future diesel-powered cars. A $15 billion fine will have that sort of chilling effect. But Chevrolet has taken a different approach, instead seeing the mass retreat from diesel as an opportunity to fill a void. As the driver Jean-Pierre Sarti said in Frankenheimer’s 1966 epic “Grand Prix”: “When I see something really horrible, I put my foot down. Hard! Because I know that everyone else is lifting his.” |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 228 hp I4 | 1.4L 153 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 228 hp @ 4700 rpm | 153 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City | 25 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 40 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 228 hp I4 | 1.4L 153 hp I4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | |
Horsepower | 228 hp @ 4700 rpm | 153 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 40 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 22.8 cu ft | 14.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3062 lbs | 2835 lbs |
Height | 57.8 in | 57.4 in |
Length | 168.0 in | 183.7 in |
Width | 70.8 in | 70.5 in |
Wheelbase | 103.6 in | 106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 959 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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