2011 Chevrolet Cruze vs. 2011 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2011 Chevrolet Cruze and 2011 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Golf (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze (360 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Golf. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Cruze will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Cruze | 2011 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Cruze | Golf |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4597 mm | 4199 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1788 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 55 L |
